May 28, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics
Whether it’s cleaning a smelly animal cage or a bloody crime scene, there are many dirty jobs in the world and somebody has to perform them. This infographic from Master Cleaners illustrates some of the world’s dirtiest jobs.
May 21, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics, Video Infographics
We have been fighting a War on Drugs since 1971, but what do we have to show for it? Millions of addicts, and to support them, there are millions of people who farm, produce, and distribute the drugs they use. We often don’t think of these poor families because they are not here in the United States – they are in other parts of the war.
May 20, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics
Social workers don’t often get the credit they deserve. Often working long hours, many have sacrificed their own time and needs to foster change and create a positive sense of environment to those they foster to. This infographic from Case Western Reserve University pays homage to all social workers, by taking a look at 10 exceptional cases who have paved the ways for social justice and at times, changed the face of social work as we know it.
May 14, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics
Can a Marvel superhero have a real-life counterpart? What do Tony Stark and Elon Musk have in common? This fun infographic by VCARS compares the two entrepreneurs.
May 9, 2013 | Internet Infographics, Offbeat Infographics
Gold is an incredibly fascinating subject. Not only has this shiny, yellow & soft metal been used since at least 4000 BC. but, gold has been used as currency, jewelry, is a sought-after investment option & is widely used in the production of electronic devices. Did you know, for example, that most of the earth’s gold (approximately 1.6 quadrillion tons) lies at its core as the precious metals’ high density caused it to sink there in the planet’s youth?
May 7, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics
Problems run amok at all levels in the government – local, state, and federal. Years of outrageous healthcare benefits, pensions and salaries have made municipalities so broke that they cannot afford to pay for police, firefighters or even garbage collectors. It’s been voted the worst state to do business by CEOs for 7 years now. It is evident, California is doomed.
May 2, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics
Rock & Dirt has put together an infographic that highlights some of the top construction projects still around today. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to the US Interstate Highway System, this infographic outlines interesting facts about these projects with great visual representations. There are also a few amazing construction projects that made the list that you might not be aware of.
May 1, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics
New players often ask themselves how to master their abilities on card games, especially on those with higher odds of winning such as Blackjack. You can’t become a pro if you don’t master the very basic rules and strategy of the game. That’s exactly why Palace of Chance has created this infographic for you with the help of Greg Elder, a professional gambler and author of books such as “Gamblers Fight Back” and more.
Apr 30, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics
This infographic from Tech-FAQ takes a look at some world-famous dropouts who have contributed to the development of modern technologies. People like Thomas Edison, one of the most prolific inventors who created the light bulb, motion pictures, and other devices. Or the Wright Brothers, who are known as the Fathers of Flight, creating the first airplane. These and others who did not have formal education are all featured below.
Apr 30, 2013 | Offbeat Infographics
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.