In the U.S., Santa Claus comes every December 24th from the North Pole, to bring presents for the good children and coal for those that have been naughty. In the Netherlands, the tradition is slightly different. The gift bringer is...
This amazing tangled knot of a diagram, made by U.K. data journalist David McCandless, displays the key players and notable relationships in the Middle East. However what it communicates clearest of all is something you no doubt already know:...
According to a Brookings report from last January: 40% of Americans believe most Muslims oppose ISIS. 14% think most Muslims support ISIS. And 44% (the plurality) of Americans believe Muslim views are evenly balanced on the issue. American perceptions of Muslims’ support...
In 2014, Americans spent $70 billion on the lottery. When I read this fact back in May, I thought it was one of the craziest stats I had ever seen. That’s over $630 for every household in the U.S.! It sounds absurd. Then again, the...
Based on data from the National UFO Reporting Center, the map below displays over 90,000 reports of UFO sightings dating back to 1905. Each circle corresponds to a reported UFO, with the size representing the number of reports received. Thanks also to the Mutual...
Based on film permits acquired via a Freedom of Information Request from the San Francisco Film Office, this map displays all San Francisco filming locations since the start of 2013 (excluding those that were filmed on private property). >>>>>>>> View interactive map The...