Catfishing is when someone creates a fake online identity to trick others into believing they are real. Catfishers often use stolen images and personal information to create a persona that is more attractive or appealing to their target. The goal is to gain the trust of their victims and then use it for their own … Read more
Do Christians read the Bible in 2026? How many Christians read the Bible? And how many of them are forgoing the practice for something else? My updated Bible reading statistics guide for 2026 has everything you need to know. All the references and resources I used in crafting my guide are listed at the bottom of … Read more
Regular physical books or e-books? Which option makes it easier and more fun to read? And what percentage of people today still read physical books instead of switching over to digital versions? My updated physical books vs e-books statistics guide for 2026 has everything you need to know. Use this jump link to quickly jump … Read more
The global silver industry produces 26,000 metric tons annually, with production growing 2% year-over-year. Mexico leads production at 199 million ounces yearly, followed by China and Peru. Approximately 560,000 metric tons of known silver reserves remain, with experts estimating 120 years of undiscovered reserves at current rates. Global demand reaches 1.21 billion ounces annually, with … Read more
What is a coin legend? Is it an important part of a coin? Or does it not matter at all? Learn it right here! Here’s an awesome quiz about coin legends. For best results take it after you’ve read my short guide. What is a Coin Legend (Meaning and Definition)? A coin legend is the … Read more
AI usage in railroads… What’s the adoption rate? What are the use cases of AI in railroad construction and maintenance? Find out in my updated AI usage in railroads statistics and facts guide for 2026. All the references and resources I used in crafting my guide are listed at the bottom of the page. Key … Read more
Generation Alpha is made up of people born between 2010 and 2025. They’re the first entirely 21st century generation. Their parents are Millennials, they siblings are Gen Zs and they’re the first completely digitally-native generation. Can Gen Alpha read? Do they love to read? Find out in my updated Gen Alpha literacy and reading statistics … Read more
The global ruthenium market was valued at $5.1 billion in 2023, projected to reach $7.7 billion by 2032. Annual production is approximately 30 metric tons (1,058,218 ounces), primarily as a byproduct of platinum mining. Current demand stands at 1 million ounces yearly, expected to reach 2.3 million ounces by 2032. South Africa dominates with 2,500 … Read more
Gold patina is a surface discoloration that develops on gold alloys over time due to oxidation of metals within the alloy. Pure 24k gold doesn’t patinate because it’s highly resistant to oxidation, but gold alloys containing copper, silver, nickel, or zinc do develop patina. This creates subtle color changes or more noticeable reddish, greenish, or … Read more
Black gold is real but human-made gold that doesn’t occur naturally. It’s created through electroplating yellow gold with black rhodium or ruthenium, alloying gold with metals like cobalt (75% gold, 25% cobalt), laser treatment, or oxidation processes. Available primarily in 14k and 18k variants, black gold is used exclusively for jewelry applications. Black gold is … Read more