Chris Jordan Pictures Some Shocking Stats

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In this video, artist Chris Jordan shows us an arresting view of what Western culture looks like. His supersized images picture some almost unimaginable statistics -- like the astonishing number of paper cups we use every single day. It's a fascinating use of photography and visual imagery.