Column Five and History.com collaborated to create this infographic entitled “The 4th of July by the Numbers.” The graphic illustrates several interesting facts about America’s Independence Day. It begins by describing its origins and the Declaration of Independence and goes on to outline historical milestones related to the holiday. In these portions, you’ll find out things … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
8 Facts About the Seahorse
iSeahorse created this infographic illustrating eight fun facts about the seahorse. It describes the seahorse’s roving eyes, which allow them to see in multiple directions at once. It also describes their behaviors, including their noises and courting dance. The infographic also explains how male seahorses become pregnant, rather than the females, an anomaly in the animal … [Read more...]
Unicorn Facts
Unicorns are all the rage nowadays, popping up everywhere from toy stores to Instagram. But the mythology of these incredible creatures goes back centuries. Atlas Obscura created this infographic to illustrate the history of unicorns, as well as several interesting facts. It describes the first written account of a unicorn, as well as the Latin origins of the word. It also … [Read more...]
Cat Facts
Dogs may be a man’s best friend but cats, to many people, are a whole lot more. They’re therapists, doctors, and assistants, as well as lifelong companions. This infographic, created by Buckwheat Health, illustrates the slew of health benefits associated with having a cat. It explains how feline therapy isn’t just the cat lady’s version of retail therapy, but is in fact a real … [Read more...]
Black Cats Fact and Fiction
Are black cats really so bad, or are they just misunderstood? This infographic explores the myths surrounding these ebony felines. For centuries many people have regarded black cats as evil, or, in modern times, at least a sign of bad luck. But that notion isn’t universal. As the infographic explains, in the U.K. and Asia, black cats are even considered lucky. In fact, in … [Read more...]