With the athletics (AKA track & field) events of the 2012 Olympics underway in London, I thought this would be a timely infographic to run. Running is increasingly becoming a more common way for people to work out and stay in shape. Sure, it might be a bit tough on your knees but running can go a long way to making you a better you. Continue reading
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How Much Does It Cost To Be Batman and Iron Man? (Infographic)
As awesome as it would be to be Batman or Iron Man, the cost of all those gadgets would bankrupt all but the richest people in the world. The cost of being the two legendary heroes is an estimated $2.3 billion (yes, with a “b”). Fortunately, for Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark, their combined net worths are in excess of $36.6 billion divided between a $7 billion value of Wayne Enterprises, Tony Stark’s $9.3 billion personal net worth and $20.3 billion value of Stark Industries.
For these facts and more information about two of the biggest superheroes on the big screen, we have a handy infographic that crunches the numbers. Continue reading
Brain Damage in the NFL (Infographic)
The one word that is becoming increasingly synonymous with the NFL is “concussion.” In June, more than 2,000 former players filed a lawsuit against the NFL claiming the league ignored the risks of head injuries as a result of playing in the NFL. In fact, a survey completed in 2000 showed that approximately 60% of NFL players have received at least one concussion. This probably isn’t the sort of thing that the NFL wants getting out there at the start of training camps. For this and more facts about head injuries in the NFL, we have a handy infographic for your perusal. Continue reading
The Importance of Hydration (Infographic)
I don’t know if you’ve noticed but it’s fairly warm outside right now. That’s what happens when you’re in the middle of the summer and the thermometer is doing its best to confirm global warming. Since it’s so warm, it’s important for you to know how and why to keep yourself hydrated. Fortunately for you, we have that covered with this infographic. Continue reading
The Evolution of Formula One (Video and Infographic)
Considering that Formula One race car design has been standardized through the regulations over the last number of years, you’d be forgiven if you didn’t know that the Formula One cars of 2012 are very different than the original cars of 1950. To show the evolution of the cars that are at the pinnacle of world motorsport, we have a video and infographic showing how the cars, engines and steering wheels have changed over the years. Continue reading
The World Without The Internet (Infographic)
Have you ever wondered what our world would be like without the internet? It’s both a scary and compelling question. About one-third of the world’s population are on the internet. It has completely changed how the world interacts with each other compared with just ten years ago.
For facts about how the world would be different without the interweb, we have a handy infographic for your perusal. Continue reading
The Technical Side of Formula One (Infographic)
The 2012 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix is this weekend in Montreal. As is tradition on the blog, we’re going to give you a complete rundown of the season as we preview this weekend’s race. First up is a look at the new technical aspects of F1 for this season. To do so, we have an infographic that covers the new rules as well as some of the technical aspects of each car on the grid. Continue reading
What Kind of Geek Are You? (An Infographic)
A lot of people self-identify as nerds. Most of these are celebrities who are pandering to the internet crowd in the hopes of making more money. Beyond the “nerds” is a subcategory which I include myself in: The geeks. Geeks are better than nerds in every possible fashion, especially in terms of knowledge in their chosen field of geekdom. But do you know what kind of geek you are? Find out by using this handy infographic. Continue reading
Gaming Has Its Benefits (Infographic)
I’m sure everyone’s parents and teachers said that video games would rot their minds. While I’m also sure that perception hasn’t changed and won’t any time soon, science is doing its damnedest to prove otherwise. Studies show that being a gamer makes you smarter and a better person than non-gamers. Continue reading
The World of Lost Cell Phones (Infographic)
Ever lose your cell phone? I think just about everyone has lost their phone (or misplaced it so badly that you think you’ve lost it) at least once. And while we’re all used to Facebook status updates along the lines of “lost my phone at the bar last night fuck!!!” there are lots of places where it’s more common to lose your phone. For that info and more, we have a handy infographic after the jump. Continue reading
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