A 2009 book by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett made an interesting link between income inequality and the happiness and health of a society. The thesis argues that there is a correlation between the width of the income gap and societal factors such as life expectancy, obesity rate, murder rates, and prison population.

Happy Turkey Day dear IVN readers. Before spending the day with family and friends around a succulent dinner, spend a few minutes learning about America's favorite holiday and impress your guests. Here is a Thanksgiving infographic to help you out.

Did you know that Thanksgiving was celebrated the first time in 1621 but only became popular when Lincoln made it a holiday in 1863?

That 248 million turkeys were raised in the US in 2011?

That more than 24 millions Americans will travel by plane for Thanksgiving, making it the most traveled holiday of the year?

Happy Turkey Day dear IVN readers. Before spending the day with family and friends around a succulent dinner, spend a few minutes learning about America's favorite holiday and impress your guests. Here is a Thanksgiving infographic to help you out.

Did you know that Thanksgiving was celebrated the first time in 1621 but only became popular when Lincoln made it a holiday in 1863?

That 248 million turkeys were raised in the US in 2011?

That more than 24 millions Americans will travel by plane for Thanksgiving, making it the most traveled holiday of the year?

Chrysler Group announced last week that the company's investment in engine production will create 1,250 jobs in Michigan.