Offbeat Infographics

This infographic shows all of the components/parts of a humidor with descriptions of each and also covers some of the more common sizes and styles of cigar humidors.

I don’t know about you but I find skyscrapers such as the Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) in Chicago fascinating. Did you know that the tallest building on the planet is 160 stories at 2,716.5 feet tall? And it is not located in the United States. In fact he tallest buildings in the world are not located in the states at all but rather in the Unites Arab Emirates, Tokyo, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan.

Many people are surprised to learn that nearly all cows used for milk are born with tissue that will develop into horns. But that’s just one of many secrets that farmers in the dairy industry keep from consumers. Want to learn more? Check out the infographic below from PETA for a glimpse at what life is like for cows on dairy farms.

Everyone wants to win big when it comes to gambling. But some people would rather cheat their way to the top. Cheating in casinos has been going on for years, and still does to this day. However, it’s a lot harder to get away with it now. This infographic presented by Pokersites.com highlights some of the most famous casino cheaters in history and what tricks and gadgets they used to cheat their way to a win.

Swimming and other water sports are popular in the United States. Not only does swimming provide a fun, recreational activity–it’s also a great form of exercise. Unfortunately, being near the water can also be deadly. Drowning is the fifth leading cause of accidental death. If you’re going to go near the water, be sure to observe proper safety precautions.

You might not know it, but you’ve seen the Cooper Black font in use everywhere – in store-fronts, in magazines, on album covers and candy wrappers. This depression era novelty font gets around. And why wouldn’t it? It’s curvaceous and friendly, as the type designer who created this font said, “It’s a typeface for farsighted printers with nearsighted customers.”

Crime Headlines vs. Reality—What does the local coverage of crime teach about the world around you? How do headlines compare to what the police are reporting to the public about crime in their city? To find out Simplisafe took a look at the news coverage of crime for one week in four major US cities.

Everyone has their own view on marijuana. However, whether you partake in using the illegal substance or not, for the people that do, you might want to keep reading. Appearantly vaporizing marijuana is better for you than smoking. Check out this infographic presented by Weedmaps to learn more.

This infographic describes the various amounts that governments and companies are willing to spend in order to save a life, take a life, and to compensate for the loss of life. For example, did you know by the time a single inmate on death row in California is finally executed, $308 million would have been spent? These and other interesting facts below.

Iron Man, like Batman, doesn’t actually possess super human powers, but instead uses his wealth to fund the state of the art gadgets, vehicles and weaponry which he uses to fight crime. The following infographic from MoneySupermarket takes a look at just how much fortune one would need to have to be Iron Man.