Offbeat Infographics

It is doubtful whether or not any given hair loss remedy works or not. For example, would you mix the fat of a hippo, crocodile, lion, snake, and ibex, stir in a pinch of iron oxide, red lead, and alabaster to try and regrow hair? If you answered yes, then more power to you. The truth is hair loss is a difficult challenge to overcome and learning to cope with it is very important to one’s sense of self.

Typing has become our go-to method of writing for everything, from work emails to personal to-do lists. While typing may be faster and more convenient, research shows handwriting has its own unique advantages. Here is an infographic comparing the benefits of handwriting versus typing.

Groundbreaking research out of UCL demonstrates that 20,000 smokers traded their cigarettes for e-cigarettes in the UK in 2015. It’s predicted that at least the same number again will stop smoking thanks to vaping in 2016. In total, the Office for National Statistics has found that 863,000 current vapers are ex-smokers.

Comic books, video games, television shows, and novels often have their own unique materials. Some of them are harder than steel and can survive nuclear explosions; some are rubbery and flexible; some have the ability to give human beings magical powers. This infographic takes those miracle materials and wonders – what would a flier for a fictional materials maker look like?

This infographic from AlansFactoryOutlet.com takes the top ten tallest buildings and compares them over time, from 1940 to the present day. It also predicts what the top ten will look like in 2020.

Mother’s Day is just two days away as of the publishing of this post and even though, year after year, the majority of presents are bought at the very last minute, consumer spending on Mom is off the charts. The Shelf has created the following rundown of all things Mother’s Day.

Not only is the world full of iconic tourist attractions to visit including the likes of the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building, but many of the world’s major tourist hubs are also home to some of the most iconic pieces of art ever created. Here is an infographic that explores this in more details and pinpoints the locations of some of the most recognizable pieces of art.

There are tons of paranormal tales throughout the U.S. These areas often have an old and dramatic history. This infographic explores 5 of the most haunted homes in the U.S. Perhaps you’ve even heard of a couple (like the Amityville Horror House or the Lizzie Borden House)?