In the way of current events...

Anyone who has prepped for history tests lately knows that there are things that seem more like current events on them, say... President Obama.  Truth is, what we look at as current events is already making its way into the books. 
In that vein of thought, here is a thought provoking web site

click here or the button
on the right

You'll be surprised just by entering what you make from your part time job, or maybe even your allowance, where you stack up in the world's line-up of wealth.  As you study other countries (past and present) keep this in mind, it may just cause an "aha" moment.