nicholas kristof:
And because so many people feel that way, some $14 billion will be spent in the United States for Mothers Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That includes $2.9 billion in meals, $2.5 billion in jewelry and $1.9 billion in flowers.
To put that sum in context, its enough to pay for a primary school education for all 60 million girls around the world who arent attending school. That would pretty much end female illiteracy.
And because so many people feel that way, some $14 billion will be spent in the United States for Mothers Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That includes $2.9 billion in meals, $2.5 billion in jewelry and $1.9 billion in flowers.
To put that sum in context, its enough to pay for a primary school education for all 60 million girls around the world who arent attending school. That would pretty much end female illiteracy.