The Star Wars universe is an ever-evolving masterpiece of imagination and storytelling. One of the most celebrated and captivating facets of the Star Wars universe is the eclectic cast of characters woven into sprawling history. From swashbuckling smugglers and shrewd princesses to fearsome Sith lords and gritty bounty hunters, there are countless unforgettable characters that transcend fiction and win our hearts. Data artist Dr. Kirell Benzi has created this hypnotic visualization that is more than meets the eye. It captures the connections between different characters in the Star Wars universe – 20,000 of them, in fact! The more you look at it, the more connections and correlations emerge.

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Each character is represented by a single node, which are connected by color-colored lines (or edges) to represent an association between the characters. The shades of blue represent the Jedi, the Republic, and the light side of the Force. The darker shades of red represent the Empire and Sith. The yellow nodes expose bounty hunters and other criminals. For example, when a bounty hunter and a Jedi interact, the line appears more green. When a Sith lord and a criminal interact, the line appears more orange. The designer states: “If you pay attention to the center of the picture, you can see the two most influential characters of the whole galaxy: Anakin Skywalker and Emperor Palpatine.” All together, it crystallizes the conflict that rages across the galaxy in a stunning and ethereal way. There truly are infinite ways for data to be beautiful. May the Force be with you!

Board games have been used as a way to pass the time for many years, thousands of years in fact. With so many different board games that have been created and played for many years, which have proved to be the most popular games to play? The team at Fun.com created this fun visual that ranks the best-selling board games of all time.

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Created to look like a game board of its own, it weaves its way through the 20 board games that have sold the most copies since they were first introduced. The best-selling board game of all time is Chess, which was first introduced back in 1200. While the total number of Chess games sold is unknown, it continues to sell more than 3 million copies every year in just the U.S. alone. Another board game classic, Checkers, is the second best-selling board game of all time. It has sold an estimated 50 billion units since it was first introduced over five-thousand years ago in 3000 B.C.E.! Another popular board game, Backgammon, was also introduced during this time. The 88 million units of the modern version of Backgammon that have been sold put it at eighth best-selling on the list. In addition to the estimated number of units sold, each board game also includes the year it was introduced and the number of players needed to play. It’s interesting to see just how long some of the most popular board games have been around for. Which of these classic board games is your favorite one to play?

How much did the most expensive building actually cost to build? The dollar amount is so high you may not believe it! According to this chart of the most expensive buildings to have ever been constructed, that achievement goes to The Great Mosque of Mecca which cost $100 billion to build over time. When adjusted for inflation that amount increases to $115.2 billion; each of the building’s costs have been adjusted for inflation for a more accurate comparison of the high cost to build each of them. The chart was created by home décor specialist, DecorativeCeilingTiles.net, and it spans across the globe highlighting the thirty buildings that have cost the most to build, so far. With a majority of the most expensive buildings in the world having been built in the time since 2010, we expect to see many more multi-billion dollar buildings continue to spring up in cities around the world. Especially now that the price of building materials are increasing 20.4% year over year, according to the Producer Price Index report.

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What type of building is usually the most expensive to build? The thirty buildings that made the list span a wide variety of uses; the chart’s ‘Building Use’ key has ten different types of buildings that are represented on the list. They range from hospitals to hotels, and shopping malls to sports stadiums. Even a private residence made the list with an unbelievable $2 billion price tag. This incredible home has 27 stories, helipads, and even a room where artificial snow falls from the ceiling! Were you surprised at the huge price tag on any of the thirty buildings that made the list?