Chosen: One of my cousins is an illiterate adult and its shocking how much not being able to read can affect a person's self esteem and will power. This personal experience coupled with the fact that 64% are females showing that perhaps women aren't even given the opportunity to learn to read makes this a powerful statistic.

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics

Submitted By: David Janove

Chosen: I work in the auto industry. Vehicle statistics amaze me. They are so staggering that 0.01% changes can impact millions upon millions of dollars, thousands of jobs, and the U.S. economy as a whole. Vehicles are entrenched in our society, and as a nation we are highly dependent on the auto industry.

Source: J.D. Power and Associates Sales Report

Selected By: David Greene

Chosen: This is quite a sensitive issue at the moment, a good one for our current Stateside run.

Source: Amnesty International

Submitted By: Jake Oldershaw