infographics

America’s National Parks: Pop-Up Style

"The best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our very best."  — Wallace Stegner on our National Parks While our government puts the final touches on a budget all of our National Parks remain closed.  As the Huffington Post points out in this handy infographic, "The shutdown of the federal government has had a devastating impact on some of the most beautiful places in the country." Well, here's one way to stay connected while we wait out the madness: A pop-up book! Illustrated by Dave Ember and executed by paper engineer Bruce Foster  America's National Parks might...

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A Charles Dickens Death Chart

Just how cruel was Charles Dickens to his characters? Thanks to this handy graphic by Melissa Symanczyk we can now follow death through his major works. In all, 53 people and 2 dogs have succumbed to the ultimate end via Dickens' hand. Symanczyk even awards a prize for best death with the honors going to the spontaneous human combustion event in Bleak House. The two deadliest? Bleak House & David Copperfield with seven fatalities in each.  First Edition of Bleak House, in the original 20-in-19 monthly serial parts that were issued from March 1852 through September 1853 . First Edition of David Copperfield,  in the original serial...

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