Category Archives: Infographics

Fruits: When are they in season?

Posted on 06/25/2012 by Zed

Never again will I be found searching for coconuts in summertime. Source: ChasingDelicious via thedailywhat.

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Infographic: Causes of death in the U.S (1900 vs 2010)

Posted on 06/25/2012 by Zed

The New England Journal of Medicine compiled this infographic that compares the main causes of death between 1900 and 2010. Much more at the source, below. Source: New England Journal of Medicine

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Visualization: New York City pizza delivery routes

Posted on 06/19/2012 by Zed

This comes from the new PBS show America Revealed, which starts Wednesday 20th June 2012. Source: laughingsquid.

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56 years of tornado tracks

Posted on 05/30/2012 by Zed

Click to enlarge the map above. You are looking at 56 years worth of tornadoes tracks. These were plotted by John Nelson of IDV Solutions using data from NOAA via the amazing Data.gov website. Nelson plotted each tornado’s path and used brightness for its … Continue reading →

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Gmail-Story of Send

Posted on 05/15/2012 by Zed

Google has posted a video and infographics showing what happens to your email once you press “send.” It is fun and informative. Of course, much of the video is promoting Google’s green initiative, but nevertheless it is worth a watch. … Continue reading →

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Graphic News: An infographics agency

Posted on 04/27/2012 by Zed

The above graphic was created by Graphic News on the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s sinking. Click to see the full version. You may not have heard of Graphic News, but you have definitely seen their work. Graphic News is a … Continue reading →

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Metal bands per capita

Posted on 04/09/2012 by Zed

From Reddit user depo_ comes this map of metal bands per capita map. Sweden and Finland win hands down! Source: reddit via flowingdata

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Depths of lakes and oceans

Posted on 04/09/2012 by Zed

Click to view at full resolution, which is much more fun! Source: xkcd

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An interactive media map of who is reading what and where

Posted on 03/23/2012 by Zed

Who is reading the New York Times? Map from Forbes. Click the map to view the site. Who is watching Fox News? Map from Forbes. Click the map to view the site. Residents of Oregon love NPR. People in Wisconsin seem to … Continue reading →