From xkcd comes today’s graphic of choice. It’s a timeline. About when we’ll forget stuff. Although for me this is pretty much a useless concept. Because I’m generally unaware of cultural events when they happen today.
When We’ll Forget…
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Your Central Visual Field
From XKCD comes an informative infographic about your central visual field. As always, it’s quite informative. It’s not quite light hearted for Friday, but you’ll probably get an odd look or a laugh when you move your face really close to your monitor…
Also as always, credit for the piece goes to Randall Munroe.
United Shapes
And for the lighter side to end the week, via xkcd:
Exoplanets
Sometimes an infographic needs to put us in our place. Humanity is but one of many species on one of many planets in one solar system. Over at xkcd, we can see how only now are we beginning to expand our knowledge of how many other solar systems and planets there are (and that are just waiting to be discovered).
Credit for the piece goes to Randall Munroe.
Apple’s New Mac OS X: And Why I Am Not Buying It
The question with Apple computers is when to upgrade the operating system? Apple releases updates every few years. But, I might have to wait and skip the next one, Mountain Lion. After all, Apple is taking a step backward. xkcd explains:
How to Draw a Star
xkcd presents this instructional diagram of how to (not) draw a star.
Compare and Contrast
xkcd reminds us that not all infographics need to be complex to tell a tale.
They Start Earlier and Earlier Every Year…
so bah humbug. (via XKCD)
Just sayin’…
What’s a Dollar Worth These Days?
from XKCD, in 2011 dollars (adjusted for inflation using Consumer Price Index):
What Your Favourite Map Says About You…
Do you have a favourite map? Because just like how we can determine your true character from your beards, attire, drink preferences, &c. we now can see who you are based on your map preference, courtesy XKCD:
