Misc Visuals
How 33 Colors Got Their Names
As both a color lover and a word origins enthusiast, I was thrilled to discover this vibrant chart called “how colors got their names” while browsing r/coolguides! It was created by Adam Aleksic who goes by @etymologynerd on Instagram and etyomology_nerd on Twitter (I still refuse to call it X). He also has a website where provides an incredible interactive world map where you can learn about how any country got its name!
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This splashy guide caught my eye at first because it reminds me of how professional colored markers are displayed at craft stores. The name origin for crimson sparked some intrigue because it states that it is from a Persian word meaning “worm-colored” in reference to how it was made. Vermillion, another red hue, means “small worm” in Latin. So how were these pigments made originally? Turns out it has nothing to do with worms but rather a scale insect called Kermes vermilio. Ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Indians, Greeks, Romans, and Iranians crushed the dried bodies of these insects into a richly pigmented red dye.
Here is a fun little nugget of trivia from the comment section by pshokoohi: “Fun fact, in Pharsi, when we refer to someone as “khaki” it generally means they’re “down to earth.”” The word Khaki traces to the Persian word khak, meaning “dusty” or “earth-colored”. I would absolutely love to see another guide like this with entirely different colors! Here are a few I got curious about:
Yellow: “The word yellow is from the Old English geolu, geolwe (oblique case), meaning “yellow, and yellowish”, derived from the Proto-Germanic word gelwaz “yellow”. It has the same Indo-European base, gel-, as the words gold and yell; gʰel- means both bright and gleaming, and to cry out.”
Green: “From Middle English grene, from Old English grēne, from Proto-West Germanic *grōnī, from Proto-Germanic *grōniz, from Proto-Indo-European *gʰreh₁- (“to grow”).”
Pink: “The color pink is named after the flowers, pinks,[7] flowering plants in the genus Dianthus, and derives from the frilled edge of the flowers. The verb “to pink” dates from the 14th century and means “to decorate with a perforated or punched pattern” (possibly from German picken, “to peck”).”
Actors are prized for their performances, charisma, looks, and star power that draws audiences to their films. A key component Hollywood looks for is the success of an actor’s film roster. The team at Ever Present took that metric and created a chart of the highest grossing actors in Hollywood.
This detailed list ranks the actors by their earnings and adds detail like precisely how much their films have earned, and which film brought in the most money. You can also see how many films the actor has had a lead role in. In the case of the number one highest grossing actor, Samuel L. Jackson, more lead roles mean higher grossing films. The renowned Jackson has led in 69 films, including franchise juggernauts like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His highest grossing film was Avengers: Endgame, something he has in common with many of the other performers on this list, including the number #2 highest grossing actor, Scarlett Johansson.
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Overall, these were the top ten highest grossing actors:
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Scarlett Johansson
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Zoe Saldana
- Chris Pratt
- Vin Diesel
- Tom Cruise
- Chris Hemsworth
- Bradley Cooper
- Chris Evans
It’s clear from this list that Avengers: Endgame made a record-shattering amount of money. It appears as an actor’s highest grossing film no less than 25 times. That’s half the list! The data on this chart is a fascinating look into the film industry that can show us which films and actors are filling the most cinema seats.
Sometimes, props that could have quietly become part of a film’s scenery stand out as an iconic aspect that adds depth to a setting or character. Nothing illustrates this better than a chart created by Ooma displaying the 45 most famous phones in pop culture. On the chart we can see where and when these phones first appeared on screens, an illustrated rendering of them, and a bit of trivia telling us why this phone made an impact. As a whole, the chart makes us re-think how something as commonplace as a phone can help make a piece of media memorable.
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Some phones help form part of our lasting impression of a character. For example, Pee-Wee Herman’s picture phone is a regular part of the show and adds texture to Pee-Wee’s whimsical world. In the film, Juno, the title character is a relaxed teen with a quick wit, who uses a phone shaped like a hamburger to add a sense of humor and childishness to otherwise serious conversations.
Here are some more examples that appear on the chart:
- TARDIS from Doctor Who
- Clear Conairphone from Clarissa Explains it All
- “Show Me the Money!” Flip Phone from Jerry Maquire
- Neo’s Cell Phone from The Matrix
- Shellphone from Spongebob Squarepants
- Glass Case of Emotion from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
How many phones do you remember from this list? Have any of them made you re-think the movie or show they appear in?
Stock market enthusiasts, investors, and people with an interest in business will turn their attention to Q3 results to find out who the titans of industries are. The team at LLC Attorney has created what might be the easiest way to digest the data with this graph ranking businesses by their Q3 market caps.
Not only did the team create this ranking, but they broke down information by sector, industry group, industry, and sub-industry. This comprehensive look at the data is color-coded and easy to reference at a glance. The biggest companies stand out for quick information, but for those who want more comprehensive information, there are plenty of details to examine. Below the illustrated graph, you’ll find a super detailed graph labeling the sub-industries.
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Overall, the data shows us that these were the top ten companies across all industries:
- Microsoft ($3,365.91B)
- Apple ($3,229.67B)
- Nvidia ($3,038.64B)
- Alphabet Inc. (Google) ($2,259.01B)
- Amazon ($2,015.91B)
- Meta Platforms (Facebook) ($1,362B)
- Berkshire Hathaway ($883.76B)
- Eli Lilly ($868.57B)
- Broadcom ($812.17B)
- JPMorgan Chase ($595.32B)
Looking at these results can be inspirational for business owners and informative to investors. Those who are a dab hand at the stock market know that it’s important to keep up with the world of business and to know the numbers. No matter where you stand, this chart is informative and easy to understand.
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