The World’s Weirdest Festivals

Travelers love getting into the nitty-gritty of culture, discovering the quirks and oddities of the places they visit. Nothing allows one to get a handle on the mindset of a group of people like their traditions and festivities. The folks at BookFHR.com have gathered the following list of the world’s most bizarre traditions – including when and where they’re held – as a handy visual guide for anyone wanting to track the world’s weirdest festivals.

The Liberalization of TV

I can still remember the days when couples were not show sleeping in the same bed (I Love Lucy), where fathers were more of role models (Father Knows Best) than complete idiots (Homer Simpson) and many other taboos back then that are commonplace nowadays. The “liberalization of television” has come a long way as you will see in the following infographic by DirectTVDeal.com.

The History of Superman

In Superman’s story, change is the only constant. Since his birth in the 1930’s, the storyline has been altered and updates many times. He’s constantly reinventing himself so that every generation has their own version of this iconic super hero. The following infographic from 8ball.co.uk. provides a brief look at the history of Superman, starting from the very beginning.

How to Win at Blackjack

If you’re familiar with the term “The House Always Wins,” then you may want to pay attention. In the infographic below, Sycuan Casino attempts to break that myth by illustrating some techniques and methods that will help increase your odds of winning at blackjack.

Superhero Life Expectancies

Have you ever wondered how long your favorite superhero might actually live if they existed? Which superheroes would be dead within (or close to) and average human lifespan, and which would be almost immortal? The following infographic from LifeQuotes4U takes a look at the life expectancies of our favorite comic book characters

The Mighty Empire of Disney

Disney has come a long way from its “it all started with a mouse” origins. What started as a cartoon studio in 1923 has grown into the largest media conglomerate worldwide by revenue and is inarguably the most familiar company in the world. The fact is that Disney has your attention and your dollars from the day you’re born until the day you die.

The History of Robert’s Rebellion

Game of Thrones can be confusing for people that are just beginning to get into it. That is why Connect Your Home set out to create this infographic to help get both new and seasoned fans, alike, up to speed with what’s going on in Westeros. This infographic will take you on a journey through Robert’s Rebellion and how he got his seat on the Iron Throne.

The Rise of a Pop Superstar

Rihanna was not always the sexy, intriguing superstar she is today. She was actually very shy as a child, and found an outlet through singing and performing for her friends. Learn more about Rihanna’s rise to pop stardom by checking out the infographic below.