Offbeat Infographics

Learning With Origami: The Easy Way

Ever wondered what was possible with merely a blank piece of paper? Of course you have. Although – having thought about it – it’s not a lot, right? Well, prepare to be pleasantly surprised because there’s a whole lot more to that blank piece of paper than you may have ever realized. Check out how to make a list worth of origami designs varying from a romantic tulip, an office tie, a make-believe strawberry, a bat, a tadpole and a rabbit’s face with still many parts to come.

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Can Online Gambling Pay the Nation’s Bills?

A study in March 2012 found that the UK’s online gambling industry employed 7,204 people to help cater for this growing obsession. From football to poker, there are always events going on that encourage gambling. This infographic looks at the effect this has on the economy.

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Curious Pub Facts

This infographic by Daltons Business points out a few things that you may not have previously known about some public houses around the UK, and is packed with all sorts of insightful figures and facts. For instance, did you know that for every ten drinks that are consumed in a pub, one of them will almost certainly be a glass of wine? And that there are over 750 Red Lion pubs dotted up and down throughout the UK? There is all this and much more for you to look at and discover.

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The Shocking Cost of Printer Ink Exposed

If you’ve ever shopped for a replacement ink cartridge, you know they don’t come cheap. Learn more about the outrageous markups on printer ink in this infographic and why exactly it costs so much. With millions of cartridges purchased every year, printer ink also has a surprising impact on the environment.

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The Daze After Tomorrow

We’ve turned form Greek oracles to biblical prophets to scientists to science fiction writers to today’s futurists to get a glimpse of what’s to come. Or maybe not. Sometimes the seers need glasses, or contracts of Lasik or whatever comes next in vision correction. We don’t know; we can’t see that far ahead.

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Are Women Bad Drivers?

Are Women Bad Drivers?

For years men (and even some women) have claimed that women are inherently bad drivers, but is this really true? This infographic takes a look at the numbers behind men and women and who is more responsible for car crashes and dangerous driving. Check it out below to learn more.

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Why You Should Care Where Your Diamond Comes From

Why do so many couples care where their diamonds come from? Maybe the best answer to that question is that many diamonds are tainted by bloodshed and violence. But the ethical problems facing the diamond industry run deep, and are more varied than some people realize. In too many ways, diamond mining contributes to the exploitation of people and the environment.

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Top Ten Reasons Not to Rent a Tuxedo

Spilled drinks and smelly feet and cigar ash, oh my! When you rent a tuxedo, can you be 100% sure what it was doing the week, or even the night previous? Was it the victim of a rip during a dance debacle? Did it have wine thrown on it during a case of wandering eyes? Why take the risk of renting formal wear for men secondhand when you can own a tuxedo for the same price of renting, if not cheaper? Check out this infographic for more possible scenarios!

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6 Reasons to Live in Austin

Good ol’ Austin, Texas – a haven for bands, festivals, and food of all kinds. It’s also brimming with opportunity for employment and entrepreneurship. If you live in Austin, you know how great it is. If you don’t, stop by for a visit and see the fantastic city for yourself. ForRent.com provides six reasons to live in Austin in the following infographic.

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Mining Your iPhone

Thinking of throwing out your old cell phone? Maybe you should check it first for the metals embedded in the electronics. This infographic from 911 Metallurgist has more information on ‘urban mining’.

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