Charts! We all love them…heck, even Mr. Burns loves them! But one complaint we’ve gotten when we do these posts is that they can be hard to read (especially on your phone). So, this time we transcribed the information below the hard-to-read charts for your reading ease!
Here they are (interesting stuff ahead!):
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This map shows life expectancy in the different counties throughout the USA — looks like the Upper Midwest is a good place to go if you want to live a while:
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This chart shows how much money one person needs to make to live comfortably in each US state…and yeah, things have gotten expensive:
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And if you’ve ever wondered where all the 8 billion people in the world live, this chart breaks it down for you:
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This one explains how many hours a person receiving benefits must work at minimum wage to escape poverty…and shocker (not) the United States is the worst of developed nations:
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These are the best TV shows of all time according to 12 critic and fan aggregation sites:
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And here are the best albums of all time:
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This chart tells us which countries have more males or females — and YIKES straight men in Qatar better learn some good pickup lines or buy a new shirt or something as only 24.85% of the population is female:
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This chart gives you all the big moments that shaped the internet:
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And this chart tells you the most popular grocery stores in each state (and it’s unfortunate we all can’t shop at a place called the Piggly Wiggly):
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This chart explains the different ways to cook a steak:
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This chart explains how to eat sushi following etiquette, and I’m only realizing now why the staff at Japanese restaurants looks at my like I’m a monster:
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And this important chart tells you how you can know when someone has spiked (or otherwise tampered with) your drink:
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This chart has 12 brutally honest career truths to know (even if they’re sometimes not fun to hear):
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This chart explains how long animals live, and there’s a type of jellyfish that’s — wait for it — immortal. As the chart says, it “can revert from sexual maturity to a sexually immature, colonial stage and repeat the process indefinitely”:
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And this chart chronicles the history of the Confederate flag…and it’s probably not at all what the “Sweet Home Alabama” shouters think it is:
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Let’s get less serious for a minute! This chart tells you the weirdest/funniest town names in each U.S. state:
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This chart tells you what to do if an ICE agent shows up at your door:
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7-Up “never had it, never will,” but these other drinks range from having a little caffeine to a LOT:
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OK, this is interesting — it’s the top lobbyist groups in the US (and no, I didn’t realize the US Chamber of Commerce wasn’t a government agency either):
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If you’re a little foggy on the difference between a second cousin and a first cousin once removed, this napkin explains it all:
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And this chart shows a ranking of countries based on how accepting they are of infidelity:
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This chart has the early warning signs of fascism (and yeah, I see it too, fellow Americans):
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This chart gives you a good idea of what to expect if you hook up with a dude around the world, lol:
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And this chart explains how often you should clean your home (and, yes, just reading this tires me out too):
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Here are some good tips on managing your money:
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And depending on where you live in the States, you either say “soda,” “pop,” or “Coke” (as a lifelong Californian, I say “soda”). Check out who says what and where:
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This chart has some terrific advice on how to stay calm (and let’s be real…we ALL need this right now):
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This one will tell you the names of common things you probably don’t know (like that illegible handwriting is called a griffonage):
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This chart shows what you do and DON’T want to do if you get bitten by a snake:
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And this chart shows the progression of World Cup soccer balls from 1930 to the modern day:
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This US map chart compares North America’s climates to the rest of the world (for example, American Southwest’s climate is like the Middle East!):
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This chart explains when you should eat a banana (and has me rethinking my whole life…or at least when I eat bananas):
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Hackers can crack a so-so password instantly, but a really strong one can take millions (yes, millions) of years to crack:
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Thinking of buying a used car? This chart tells you which ones to avoid at all costs:
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And lastly, this deep thought should inspire you to stop and reflect on your place in it all, and maybe feel a little gratitude.