The Richest 1%

It's time to update those random bits of knowledge that you store away. The UN has published that the richest 1% of the world's population controls 40% of the wealth. On the flipside, 50% of the world's adult population controls only 1% of the wealth. For more detailed data, visit the Guardian. For more peace of mind, this Christmas season, start humming "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep."