Famous literature: words by numbers [infographic]
Posted by staff / July 21, 2014Finally slogged through Victor Hugo’s Les Mis and wondering what your next wordy conquest should be?
This infographic from Cartridge Discount gives you the lowdown on word trivia of the classics, from the most verbose of novels to the briefest of Shakespeare’s work.
England & the World Cup [interactive infographic]
Posted by staff / June 25, 2014This hasn’t been the best year for jolly old England in the World Cup, so the time couldn’t be better to focus on its past glories with this interactive infographic from DesignBySoap.
Read MoreHacking history: a timeline of hack tactics [infographic]
Posted by staff / June 24, 2014Those of certain age remember Matthew Broderick as the teenage hacker who almost started WWIII in War Games, but times have changed and with them the ways hackers worm their way into computers all over the world.
Read MoreHow to become an astronaut [infographic]
Posted by staff / June 19, 2014So, you’ve finally made the decision to become an astronaut! For many of us, it’s a bit too late for this kind of career change, yet if you’ve got a young one with big dreams, this is the perfect infographic to show them what it takes to start reaching for the stars.
Read MoreThe periodic table of fictional elements [infographic]
Posted by staff / June 17, 2014Sure, you might know the real Periodic Table backwards and forwards, but how well do you know the world of fictional elements?
Find out with this fun infographic from Buy Metal Online featuring the parallel universes of TV, movies, comic books and literature.
Read MoreSearching for what makes a good manager [infographic]
Posted by staff / June 9, 2014A great manager takes the skills and talents of their team to new heights when they apply effective leadership ability to the tasks at hand, day in and day out.
If you’ve just stepped into a managerial position or have dreams of doing so in the future, this infographic from the Brighton School of Business & Management provides a great look at what does and doesn’t work, what natural abilities leaders bring to the table, as well as a brief examination of how attitudes have changed in management over the past few decades.
Read More12 free and low-cost tools to create Pinterest graphics [infographic]
Posted by staff / June 6, 2014If Pinterest is one of the social media sites you’ve chosen to market your business, graphics are the star of your show, but how do you create irresistible pins on the cheap?
Julia Campbell offers these twelve free or low cost options to make every pin pop and get the biggest bang for your buck (or lack thereof).
Read MoreHack your grill [infographic]
Posted by staff / June 3, 2014Summer’s here, and that means it’s time to fire up the grill! The question now is how do you avoid spending your summer feasting on burnt chunks of what was supposed to be a gourmet, outdoor meal?
Look no further than this infographic from Column Five featuring grill guides for everything from corn in the husk to oysters.
Read MoreThe top 25 deadliest actors based on on-screen kills
Posted by Josh Taylor / May 27, 2014This article is a nerd’s best friend. It’s got everything nerds love. Weird stats, data manipulation, movie trivia, all of it. Basically, Randal Olson found a web forum where people count action movie kills. He grabbed all the data and put it into a handy visualization. Interestingly, Arnold Schwarzenegger is the deadliest actor, with a whopping 369 on-screen kills.
Read MoreEveryday psychology you should probably know [infographic]
Posted by staff / May 20, 2014And the reason you should know it?
Because those psychological tricks are well known to the people trying to convince you to buy, sell, watch and consume, so being conscious of them puts more power back in your hands, or mind, seeing as we’re talking about psychology.
Of course, not all of psychology is about manipulation, so read on and see what fascinating things you discover about yourself.
Read MoreThe Drone Survival Guide [infographic]
Posted by staff / May 18, 2014Drones are becoming a more and more common sight in skies around the world, so independent artist and designer Ruben Pater thought it was high time to create a guide to these birds of prey (or otherwise) for people around the world.
Read MoreEnergy independence: A guide to off-grid living and self-sufficiency [infographic]
Posted by staff / May 13, 2014Always dreamed of ditching the high-energy rat race and living off the grid, or at the very least, lessening your load on the grid we share?
This infographic from Vermont Law School is one place to start examining your options, from ideas on saving energy to making your own.
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