BJ sent me this. I love these sorts of statistical lists… that put life into perspective.

The Earth’s Population in Perspective 

The population of the Earth is around 7.8 billion. However, if you condense 7.8 billion into 100 individuals, any statistical analysis you do will be much easier to comprehend.

Out of 100:

* 11 are in Europe.

* 5 are in North America.

* 9 are in South America.

* 15 are in Africa.

* 60 are in Asia.

* 49 live in the countryside.

* 51 live in cities.

* 75 have mobile phones.

* 25 do not.

* 30 have internet access.

* 70 do not have the availability to go online.

* 7 received a university education.

* 93 did not attend college.

* 83 can read.

* 17 are illiterate.

* 33 are Christians.

* 22 are Muslims.

* 14 are Hindus.

* 7 are Buddhists.

* 12 are other religions.

* 12 have no religious beliefs.

* 26 live less than 14 years.

* 66 die between the ages of 15 and 64.

* 8 live more than 65 years.

What this means:

* If you have your own home, eat full meals and drink clean water, have a mobile phone, can surf the internet, and have gone to college, you are in the privileged lot (the less than 7% category).

* If you are over 65, be content and grateful. Cherish life. Grasp the moment.