The media has long been accused of having a liberal bias, but when 4th Estate analyzed 717 articles and 15, 347 quotes from between May and July of major media sources, they started seeing red. Via 4thEstate.net. Media infographics.

Even with a pessimistic view of the economy, most entrepreneurs are confident their startups will survive and thrive in the coming year. That doesn’t mean that doubts don’t enter their minds, just that they have the will to overcome the obstacles. Via Funders and Founders. Win the race with infographics.

There’s much to be said for the suburbs, but for all their good points, there’s plenty of snark to be thrown into the conversation as well (especially from recent escapees or those longing for bright lights or wide open spaces). Cartoonist Grant Snider takes an amusing look at his own environs and sees what the …

It’s rare that any of us are able to leave a lasting mark on the world at the tender age of twenty-five, much less go on to become famous in another field entirely, but that appears to be the case with the author of Tess of the D’Urbervilles, Far From the Madding Crowd and The …

A sweet treat without the necessity of doing dishes? Sign us up. If your morning coffee isn’t complete without something dunkable, save a step with the Cookie Cup from Sardi Innovation. “Sip the coffee then eat the cup” The cookie cup is made of pastry that is covered with a special icing sugar that works …

Being a master in the art of persuasion is the key to success in many, if not all, businesses, so learning to do it right is the ticket to bigger and better things. Shankar Vendantam at NPR takes a look at four different techniques that seem to be effective in getting people to give you …

Thoreau wrote that “”If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer,” but for one very lonely whale, the problem isn’t so much the pod not understanding his need for individuality as much as not being able to hear its song at all. Most whales communicate through …

1. Fort Knox Plan on breaking into Fort Knox? First, climb the four surrounding fences—two of which are electric—and then sneak past the armed sentinels lining the perimeter. Be sure to avoid the video cameras. Don’t waste time trying to blast through the granite walls—they are four feet thick and held together by 750 tons …

Since the day men’s fashion closed the door on tights and topcoats and turned in the more sedate direction of the suit, the male of the species hasn’t had much opportunity to show their flair. And then, there were the seventies. Black Dynamite has rounded up twenty-five examples of the height (or depths) of men’s …

Bob Ross’ patient teaching and “wet on wet” painting techniques helped introduce thousands of amateur painters to the art world. The “serious” art establishment might not have had much time for Ross—and the contempt was mutual—but even now, 17 years after his death, Ross’ iconic show The Joy of Painting still enjoys a large following …

Anyone can be an entrepreneur. Few can do it successful. It’s a whole lifestyle and a difficult one at that. Startup Professional Musings offers 10 tips for making it. Here are just two: Persist, persevere, prevail. Experts say the prime cause of failure in business is quitting too soon. The successful entrepreneur never gives up, …

1. Shoulder to Shoulder Math Equations Anyone who claims tattoos are for idiots should take up their issues with Joe, a molecular biophysicist/biochemist. While there are plenty of math tattoos out there, this one is special thanks to the sheer quantity of space given up in prime tattoo real estate. In case you were wondering, …