from the BBC This might be a little off topic, but I found it interesting. There are stats on how the US compares for children in poverty compared to worldwide. - Kale Americans live shorter lives than citizens of almost every other developed nation, according to a report from several US charities.The report found that the US ranked 42nd in the world for life expectancy despite spending more on health care per person than any other country.Overall, the American Human Development Report ranked the world's richest country 12th for human development.The study looked at US government data on health, education and income.The report was funded by Oxfam America, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Conrad Hilton Foundation.The report combines measurements of health, education and income into...