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The Origins of Electricity, Tesla vs. Edison

The Origins of Electricity, Tesla vs. Edison
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Not a Drop to Drink More Infographics on Good Is College Really Worth It? Is going to college really worth it? Probably so, but it's not that clear cut, and economics have been arguing the point for 30 years. Most studies tend to show that college-educated people end up making far more money in the course of their lifetimes. (The niggle: Usually, it's not worth paying for a private university.) Still, that evidence isn't totally cut and dry: What do you really learn in college? This graph makes a couple points in that debate: 1. But who in their right mind wouldn't recommend a college degree? If I had a guess, I think it's precisely that attitude that creates all the economic advantages--its the way our society is organized, rather than anything about college itself. [Luxury Spot via WeLoveDataVis; I suspect this graphic is actually from OnlineEducation but couldn't find it on their Web site You can find the original at Online Colleges and Universities, which seems to affilated with OnlineEducation] [View more Infographics of the Day]

Are the Richest Americans Also the Best Educated? More Infographics on Good China vs United States As we discussed in yesterday’s post, whether the United States and China like it or not, the economic futures of both countries are intertwined. Everyone knows that China’s got more people and that its importance as an economic superpower has escalated in recent years. What you might not understand is how the differences between our countries, in economic philosophy, in population, in geography and in how the military is built and paid for ultimately play into the entire economic relationship. For many China remains something of a mystery. In order to help compare and contrast the economic differences, we have simplified the data from the CIA World Factbook. For more personal finance visualizations see: WallStats.com

Educating the Workforce of the Future More Infographics on Good True Colors Infographic - Breakdown of Color Preferences by Gender From the day that babies are brought home and cradled in their pink or blue blankets, implications have been made about gender and color. While there are no concrete rules about what colors are exclusively feminine or masculine, there have been studies conducted over the past seven decades that draw some generalizations. Let’s take a look at what they say about color and gender. Click on the graphic below for an enlarged view: View an enlarged version of this infographic » Click here for a .pdf version of this infographic. Blue is the most popular color for both men and women.The most unpopular color for men is brown.The most unpopular color for women is orange.This data should only be used as an initial starting point if it is going to be used to drive a design. About The Author: Sean Work is the marketing coordinator at KISSmetrics.

Pictogram graph Pictogram Graph Handling data --- Data --- Pictograms --- Graphs --- Mean, median, mode --- Sorting Fill in the graph title and a description per line. To enter data, click on the right place in the line, or click on + or -, or enter a value. Choose picture and colour: You can have different pictures or colours for different lines. How to use this webpage Farm animal pictogram © Jo Edkins 2007 - Return to Numbers index Numerology: Harry Potter And The Multibillion-Dollar Empire | Fast Company [Close Window] The boy wizard's box-office saga ends with the July 15th release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, but will his brand keep thriving? We break down what's at stake. | By Emma Haak [Illustraton by Mikey Burton]

Then vs. Now: How much did kids change in a generation (1982-2012) Share this infographic on your site! <a href=" src=" alt="Then vs Now: How Things Have Changed from 1982 to 2012" width="500" border="0" /></a><br />From: <a href=" Embed this infographic on your site! <a href=" src=" alt="Then vs Now: How Things Have Changed from 1982 to 2012" width="500" border="0" /></a><br />From: <a href=" Education Degrees</a> Then vs. Those kids today... you may be the parent of a teenager and wondering what you've gotten yourself into. The typical teenager in the early 1980s was rocking a Walkman and had just seen E.T. Music 1982: Olivia Newton-John, Survivor, Joan Jett and the Blachearts Movies Video Games

1BOG Infographic: What Does Your State Do Best? 10 Jaw-Droppingly Awesome Infographics on Education | Socrato Learning Analytics Blog Infographics can change the way we learn, the way we see information put in front of us. They help us digest that information and leads us to draw important conclusions more swiftly. After doing a little research online I was able to discover 10 gorgeous infographics on education that do more than simply show information, they relay it in a really potent and amazing way. Edit: If you liked this post, you might also like our 22 Mind-Blowing Infographics on Education, too! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Credit: 10. featured image by pfaff SAT vs ACT: Choosing the Right Test [NEW EBOOK] Download this free 20-Page Ebook for Tutors Now! Our free 20-page ebook is a step-by-step guide on how to select the right test for your student.

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