Most of the time we humans are thinking about going higher, and building bigger. However, there is much that lies below our feet. Today’s infographic shows some of the deepest places we know exist, or have explored, and even built to in the earth. [VIA]
The human body is a wonderful machine. Throughout the ages and the course of evolution, our bodies have been perfected into the temples they are today. There are amazing things that take place inside us every day, and every day we learn even more amazing things our bodies are capable of, or how to improve them. [VIA]
Today, one of the hallmarks of our republic and one of the most amazing feats for a government — the peaceful transition of power between opposing parties — will take place when Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States at noon. Since 1797, there have been 57 inaugurals (today is 58) for 44 different men (Grover Cleveland served non-consecutive terms so is counted twice as both the 22nd and 24th Presidents. [VIA]
Test-speak and emojis are creeping into more and more areas of our life, even to the point that they’ve entered the dictionary as words in their own right. How many of these do you really know though? Try this fun game to see how many you either know or can guess and see how far you can make it on the path. Check out the interesting “Did You Know” bits as well. A score is found at the bottom! How did you score? [VIA]
Less than a week away and many of us who celebrate already have our Christmas trees up and decorated. I remember as a kid though, not seeing the tree, decorated or not until Christmas morning, because that was part of Santa’s magic and he always got our tree up and decorated (stringy tinsel and all!) when he visited on Christmas Eve. Nowadays with my own kids, I take the burden off the big guy and take care of it myself. But why and how did the tree become a mainstay of our holiday traditions and how has it changed over the years? Today’s infographic from Christmas Tree Market shows you! [VIA]
This fun little tri-colored confection is a true sign of Fall and the coming of Halloween and all the chills that come with the season and the holiday. Just how much do you know about this staple candy of Autumn though? [VIA: Trillion Creative]
February 4, 2014 marks World Cancer Day, a day to teach and learn about cancer, dispelling any rumors and misconceptions about the disease. In anticipation, today’s infographic helps to point out some interesting facts and figures about cancer that you may not have known. [VIA]
If there’s one thing that I love in the summer aside from fresh vegetables, it’s fresh fruit. (And ice cream, and water ice, and salt water taffy, and….well, you get the idea!) To help satisfy curiosity, if not appetite, the folks and Pop Chart Labs have created a new infographic similar to their Various Variety of Vegetables poster. See how different fruits are inter-related through both common traits and geographical location. If you enjoy this, or the vegetables graphic, prints are available at Pop Chart Labs for purchase. [VIA]
Every state leads the list in one thing or another. Some are more, shall we say, prestigious than others. Today’s infographic gives you a quick look at that one thing in the nation for which each state can claim the top prize. As an added bonus, a smiley face rating is given for it’s benefit to a positive energy policy as well. H/T to 1Bog.org for this great visual.
As we approach the halfway point of 2013, let’s take a look back at life today compared to that of 100 years ago. We’re beginning to enter an age now when 100 years ago was relatively modern by most standards in technology and entertainment, leading to many more tangible comparisons we can easily relate to, or even have access to, such as the top movies or songs. Today’s infographic gives us a snapshot of life as it is today in 2013 and was in 1913 in the United States.
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