There is nothing like the feeling of learning something new. Whether it’s a factoid about some pop culture icon or a game-changing statistic that will teach you how to win at Monopoly on game night, the world is full of opportunities to make us more knowledgeable. The following charts and graphs will teach you a lot about the world and give you a brand new perspective.
Most common birthdays in the United States
It turns out more people are born on December 31st than we would have expected… But interestingly not many people are born on January 1st, July 4th, December 24th, or December 25th. By the way, if you are born on Christmas day, do you get two presents?
The most popular Halloween candy in every state
Did you know the most popular Halloween candy in the state of New York is Sour Patch Kids? And that candy corn is extremely popular as a Halloween treat in several states? Apparently, it is the most popular option not only in Alabama, but also in Iowa, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, and Rhode Island. What is the most popular Halloween candy in your state?
Statistics of landing on each square in Monopoly
If playing Monopoly always makes you upset, this chart might give you some hope. It turns out this board game is not just about luck, but also strategy. Learning which squares people tend to land on will help you decide if you want to buy houses or build hotels. You are welcome.
Average male faces from around the world
How interesting is this image? These pictures were created by placing several photos of people from the same country on top of each other. This process is known as compositing and it helps us visualize what the average person in each country looks like.
Reference of world leaders’ terms compared to Queen Elizabeth’s reign
Queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth II served from 1952 to 2022 as reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Reigning for 70 years and 214 days, she was the longest reigning monarch in British history.
Compatibility chart for blood donors
Knowing your blood type is so important. It will help not only save your life but also other people’s. If your blood type is O-, you are a universal donor, and if your is AB+, you are a universal acceptor.
How different types of color blindness affect specific colors
Did you know there are different types of color blindness? While blindness to red is known as protanopia, blindness to green is known as deuteranopia and blindness to yellow is known as tritanopia. Monochromacy is when you can’t see any color at all.
Head coverings worn by Muslim women
This helpful guide will help you understand the difference between a burka and a hijab. While a burka covers the entire body and face (including a mesh screen to cover the eyes), a hijab is a square scarf that covers the face and the neck.
Deconstructed Nutella
Have you ever wondered what your favorite hazelnut spread is made of? Well, it turns out Nutella is made of palm oil, skimmed milk powder, cocoa, hazelnuts, and lots of sugar. To be really honest, we’d happily eat this full jar of raw ingredients if we could.
A rough scale of an atomic bomb
This is one of those pictures that make you change your worldview immediately. To put things into perspective, the Empire State Building is 1,454 feet tall, Mt. Fuji is 12,389.2 feet tall, and Mt. Everest is 29,031.7 ft tall.
Evolution of infrared space telescopes
It’s amazing to see how far technology has come. In a little bit over a decade, we went from only being able to see blurry pictures of space to getting incredibly high-resolution images. Even if you are not into astronomy, this comparison is still amazing to see.
Composite of Playboy centerfolds in each decade from the 1970s to the 2000s
Combining every Playboy magazine centerfold from January 1960 through December 1999, these images illustrate the average foldout picture from each decade. It’s interesting to see how the models slowly transitioned from brunette to blonde over these decades…
Percent of air per bag of chips
While we completely understand why chip bags are filled with air and would much rather have a half-empty bag of chips than a bag full of broken chips, it’s still interesting to know that someone out there actually did the math to figure out each brand’s air-to-chip ratio.
The accuracy of missing child age progression photos
These pictures are honestly giving us goosebumps. Not only because of how incredibly accurate these age progression photos are but also because of how happy we are that these kids were found even after so many years.
How your mouth pronounces words
If you’ve never studied phonetics, chances are you’ve never stopped to think about how you pronounce words. It turns out letters like P, B, M, and W are pronounced using the lips, while the letter H comes from the throat.
What humans see VS what dogs see
You have probably heard that dogs can’t see colors. While this isn’t completely wrong, it’s not completely right either. The truth is dogs can’t see as many colors as we can since they have dichromatic vision, but they can definitely discern blue and yellow.
Types of fragrances and their longevity
If you like wearing perfume, you have might have noticed some fragrances last longer than others. While eau de cologne only has a perfume oil concentration of 2-5%, eau de perfume has 15-20% and perfume might have up to 40% – and the more perfume oil your fragrance has, the longer it will last.
The location of every star on a national flag
As you have probably realized, several countries have stars on their national flags. Although they might be placed on different areas on each flag, some star placements are more common than others. For example, the center of the flag seems to be where most stars are located, followed by the top left-hand side.
The difference between precision and accuracy
If you thought precision and accuracy were synonyms, this chart is here to teach you a thing or two. While both terms are used to describe data sets, a precise set refers to a small relative spread while an accurate set has an average that is much closer to the real value.
Size comparison of the tallest statues in the world
The statues above are some of the tallest in the entire world. From 1993 until 2008, Japan’s Ushiku Daibutsu was the world’s tallest statue, then from 2008 until 2018, it was China’s Spring Temple Buddha. Today, standing at 597 ft tall (on top of a 190 ft base), India’s Statue of Unity is the tallest statue on the planet.
Chemical composition of fireworks
Have you ever wondered how fireworks are colored? It turns out different mineral elements provide the colors we see in fireworks. While barium and boron produce bright greens, copper produces blues, strontium produces reds, magnesium, aluminum, and titanium produce whites.
Tattoo pain chart
As you probably know, getting a tattoo hurts. But tattooing some areas in your body will lead to more pain than others. According to this chart, your feet are some of the most painful areas to tattoo… Who knew?!
Apple sweetness chart
If apples are your favorite fruit, you know each variety has a very specific taste. In fact, not all red apples are sweet and not all green apples are equally tart. Although Granny Smith is one of the most tart varieties, so is Pacific Rose, which is red.
The chicken we eat has increased 364% in size over the last 50 years
Due to selective breeding, chickens nowadays are a lot bigger than the ones from the 1950s or 1970s. Over the years, they have gone from weighing 34 grams (1.2 oz) as chicks to weighing 44 grams (1.5 oz). As adults, they have gone from 905 grams (2 lb) to 4,202 grams (9.2 lb).
Guide for geographical features
This chart reminded us that there is so much we don’t know about the world. We thought we knew the difference between most geological formations and water bodies, but clearly, we were wrong.
How legroom on major airlines compare to one another
Although we can all agree that traveling is amazing, flying is not always that great. Even on short flights, not having enough legroom might be enough to make you regret leaving the house in the first place. So, if you have ever wondered which airline has the most comfortable seats, here’s your answer.
How human flesh decomposes
Although this might be a little graphic and gross, it’s also extremely fascinating and educational. We had no idea these were the stages of decay and, after analyzing this image for a few minutes, we can definitely say we learned something new today.
Which batteries last the longest?
This is such a cool graph. Using identical flashlights, this person tested eleven different brands of AA batteries to see how long they would last. While Duracell lasted about six hours, Panasonic lasted only two.
The anatomy of conjoined twins Brittany and Abby
Born in 1990, Abby and Brittany Hensel are conjoined twins who work together as teachers in their home state of Minnesota. Although they each control an arm and a leg, the sisters are able to coordinate in order to drive, run, and play sports and musical instruments.
Seated Body Language
Even when you’re sitting, you’re actively communicating who you are and what kind of personality you have. Sitting up straight and with your legs firmly planted shows that you’re a confident and capable person. On the other hand, slouching and tucking your legs under your chair can make you appear timid and less confident in yourself.
Feet Bones in High-Heeled Shoes
Although high-heeled shoes are often adored for their aesthetic appeal, they are widely acknowledged to be far from the epitome of comfort. This x-ray provides a visual representation of how heels impact the structure of the foot. By wearing heels, a substantial portion of your body weight is concentrated on the ball of your foot, increasing the risk of bone fractures.
Basic sign language
Although English might be a universal language, not everyone can use it to communicate. Even if you only know how to sign “hello”, “please”, and “thank you,” learning a little bit of sign language can go a long way.
The age of Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriends
Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio is an amazing actor. But there is something else he is known for: the age of his girlfriends. According to this incredibly well-designed graph, we can see that their ages are never higher than 25.
The average face of women across the world
Combining several pictures of women from each country, these composite images illustrate the average face of women from different countries and ethnicities around the world. So cool.
Average temperatures in Australia between 1910-2019
How interesting is this chart?! In just a little over a century, the temperatures in Australia have changed quite a lot. Even if you are not into numbers or math, this progression makes it pretty easy to observe how the green areas on the map have slowly turned yellow and red over the years.
Various Forms of Acne
For those who have dealt with blackheads or skin imperfections, their knowledge of various types of acne tends to surpass that of the average person. Contrary to common belief, whiteheads are distinct from closed comedones, and pustules should not be confused with cysts.
Famous American artists from every state
Based on where these famous artists were born and bands were formed, this map shows where some of the most famous American musicians are from. While Lionel Richie comes from Alabama, Johnny Cash was from Arkansas, Linkin Park is from California, Michael Jackson was from Indiana, Madonna is from Michigan, and Beyoncé is from Texas.
The side you sleep on can help or hurt your stomach
Our bodies are not perfectly balanced on the inside or outside. Some organs, like the esophagus and intestines that connect to our stomachs, are located more on the right side. When we sleep on our left side, it helps our stomachs rest comfortably below these organs. But if we sleep on the right side, it could cause gastric juices to leak out and cause pain.
How light pollution affects the visibility of stars
If you live in a big city full of light pollution, you are probably used to seeing only a couple of stars in the sky at night. But, as this chart shows, if you are far enough away from light pollution, you can see hundreds of stars and even the Milky Way.
The Crayola color timeline
Originally, Crayola crayon packs has only eight colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, and black. By 1998, Crayola’s crayon collection already included 120 colors. Since then, the company has been continuously adding new colors and replacing existing ones.
Car colors by year
You may have noticed there aren’t as many colorful cars driving around as there used to be. This change isn’t just your imagination, it’s real. As we can see in this graph, purple, burgundy, and gold cars might now be a thing of the past.
How good is your favorite Wordle starter?
Nothing makes us feel smarter than guessing the right word on Wordle. While most of us might just try different starter words every day, others have a specific starter word they use on their first try. If this is your case, we recommend switching to one of the green words above.
Fastest moving balls in sports (in mph)
Did you know that the fastest pitch in MLB history was thrown by Aroldis Chapman on September 24, 2010? It was clocked at 105.1 miles per hour. We can’t even comprehend how fast this is!
Popularity of the name Karen over time
It turns out the name Karen isn’t as popular in the U.S. as it used to be. It seems to really have peaked in the 1950s and it doesn’t seem like it will be gaining that much popularity again any time soon…
How long it takes for copper to turn green
As you probably know, the Statue of Liberty wasn’t always green. It was made of copper, which turned green over the years due to a thin film known as patina. This thin layer is formed naturally on copper and bronze due to age and exposure.
Dinosaur sizes compared to a person
Considering that the average human is about 5’6″ tall and 1’6″ wide, this chart puts dinosaur sizes in perspective for us. If you, like us, assumed velociraptors were huge, now you know they were actually very tiny in comparison to a person.
Every road in the continental US
How beautiful is this map?! It’s so interesting to see the United States from a completely different perspective. We would have never imagined that there was such a huge difference in the number of roads on each side of the country.
How focal length of the lens affects the shape of your face in a portrait
Unless you are a photographer or a photography enthusiast, you probably had no idea the focal length of a lens could change your face so much while taking a picture. It turns out the best focal length for portraits is actually 85mm since it doesn’t distort facial features.
The size of Africa in comparison to the US, China and Europe
As you probably know, the African continent is massive. But do you know just how massive it really is? With an area of 11.7 million square miles, the continent is bigger than the USA, China, India, Mexico, Peru, France, Spain, Papua New Guinea, Sweden, Japan, Germany, Norway, Italy, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Greece combined.
Most popular dishes in Europe
Planning your next trip? This map will help you figure out which dishes you should try in each European country you visit. Although we have never heard of most of these, we really want to try them all!
A very useful dog treat guide
Like most of us, doggies tend to be driven by their stomachs, which is why it is important that we make sure that everything they eat is safe for them. Take a look at this handy dog treat guide!
World population percentages
This is what the most populated countries looked like in comparison to the rest of the world in 2017. Even nowadays, China and India are so populous that they each have more people than the next five most populated countries (U.S., Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, and Nigeria) combined.
Where Disney princesses are from
If you are a Disney fan, you probably already know all of these. But if you had never thought about Disney princesses as residents of countries (or oceans) in the real world, this is quite an interesting concept.
Stages of an Ingrown Hair
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Sometimes the pursuit of smooth skin can leave you even more bumpy than before. Freshly cut hairs can often get trapped inside the follicle, leading to redness, irritation, and infected ingrown hairs.
How QR codes work
If you are anything like us, you wonder how QR codes work every time you scan one. So here’s a quick explanation: QR codes work similarly to barcodes. The different black and white dots represent different pieces of information, while the larger squares on each corner orient your phone or QR reader while scanning.
Easy way to learn Chinese
Obviously learning Chinese is a lot harder than looking at a cool chart – but we all have to start somewhere. Whether you are going to China on vacation or just want to learn a new language for fun, this might be a good way to get your brain used to Chinese characters.
Types of brain imaging
X-rays, MRAs, MRIs, CTs, and PET scans might all sound like the same thing – but these images show they are not that similar. While X-rays produce pictures of bones, MRAs show blood vessels, MRIs take pictures of the inside of the body, CT scans take a series of X-ray pictures, and PET scans produce 3D images of the inside of the body.
Mattress dimensions and bed sizes
Have you ever wondered what is the biggest mattress size you could get at the store? It turns out the most common oversized mattress size is the Alaskan King, sized 108” x 108”, which fits four people comfortably.
Flag colors of the world
As you probably know, some colors are more common than others when it comes to flags. While the color red can be found on 75% of the world’s flags, purple is the rarest color – it can only be found on the flags of Dominica and Nicaragua.
Beach warning flags
If you have ever seen a colorful flag at the beach, you have probably done your research on the meaning of each color. But if you have never seen something like this or can’t remember what each color means, we recommend paying attention to this list.
Heat maps revealing where each emotion is felt in your body
Did you know different emotions are felt in different parts of our bodies? These heat maps show where each of the most common emotions is felt in the body. Remember the warm colors represent areas of increased sensation and the other colors indicate decreased sensation.
How long does meat last in the fridge?
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Not all meat is the same, which means they don’t last the same amount of time in the fridge either. While chicken will last one to two days in the fridge, pork and beef will last three to five days in the refrigerator.
The daily routines of famous creative people
The more famous you are, the more people will ask you about your life. These famous creative people shared their daily routines with the world and somebody turned them into a chart. As we can see, even famous people agree that sleep is essential!
Different types of plugs around the world
If you have traveled a lot around the world, you know there are several types of plug outlets out there. While some countries use more than one type, other countries have specific plugs that can’t be found anywhere else. So confusing!
Know your poop
You probably never thought you’d need a chart telling you about the different colors of poop and what they mean. It turns out, though, that your poop says a lot about your health. If you ever notice your stool doesn’t look similar to the one in the top left corner of this image, it might be a good idea to give your doctor a call.
“Which toes are yours?”
Most people don’t know this, but the way your toes looks says more about your origins. There are generally three main types of shapes: Greek toes, Egyptian toes, and Roman toes. Greek toes have the second toe longer than the big toe, Egyptian toes have the big toe longer than the others, and Roman toes have all the toes in a straight, descending order.
The importance of keeping your knights near the middle of the chessboard
While this chart represents a chessboard and each number represents how many squares the knight can move to. Basically, the closer you keep your knight to the center of the board, the more possibilities you will have when it comes to moving it.
What percent of social media content are ads?
Using data from a hundred home-page posts from each platform’s Android app, this person made a graph illustrating how many ads they saw in each social networking service. Interesting, huh?
Pressure sore stages
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There are four stages of pressure sores. Stage 1 affects only the top layer of the skin, causing pain, stiffness, or warmth compared to the surrounding tissue. At stage 2, the sore breaks through the skin layers but doesn’t go all the way through. Stage 3 involves a deep wound that reaches the deeper skin layers. Stage 4 is the most severe, with a very deep wound that may extend to the muscle and bone.
Lifespans of the animal kingdom
This might be one of the longest, yet most interesting charts we have ever seen. We had no idea mosquitoes could live up to three months! Besides, now we know there is an immortal jellyfish that literally turns back into a baby so it doesn’t die. Cool.
This is how conducting a breast self-exam can assist in detecting early warning signs of breast cancer.
Women’s overall health can be significantly enhanced by regularly performing breast self-examinations. Detecting the disease early on is crucial and can save numerous lives, with a 99% five-year survival rate. This is why this chart provides detailed guidelines on how to perform a breast self-exam and what to watch out for.
Belt Systems in Martial Arts
The black belt is, of course, the most iconic rank in the martial arts. However, there is a whole spectrum of levels between when you start and when you become a master. This chart can help you determine where someone is along their road to mastery.