Misc Visuals

The Ultimate Guide to Sailing Knots

Published

3 years ago

September 8, 2021

One of the most important skills to learn as a sailor is the art of knot tying. Knots can be used for so many things across the board. Fishing, crabbing, mooring, docking, sailing, anchoring and even saving lives on the water, just to name a few. A good knot verses a poorly tied knot could mean the difference of your boat floating away in the middle of the night or staying safely secured to the dock or mooring. This visual guide from the team at SeattleYachts.com illustrates 16 of most commonly used boat knots in the nautical world.

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The half hitch is the first knot represented on the guide and it is touted as the quickest and easiest knot in the boating and sailing world. It is commonly the start of many other knots, like the double half hitch which is a more secure version its original. This knot can help keep boats securely tied to their docks without worry of slippage. The anchor hitch is another important knot represented on this graph. All boats need to use an anchor from time to time and this knot is made to hold heavy loads and also stay tight when there is slack in the line. Knowing the basics of knot tying is also a good survival skill to have. Knots can be used in shelter building, fishing and foraging for food, and even lassos like the bowline, which can be thrown into the water to help save someone who can’t swim. Try your hand at some of these sailboat knots on this visualization and see how your skills compare.

Maps

Study Names One Amusement Park the Best in the Country

Published

2 weeks ago

December 5, 2024

Atlas Cunningham

The United States is home to a wealth of incredible amusement parks, offering experiences for both families and adrenaline junkies. With so many options, deciding where to go can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a new chart from the Florida Rentals team ranks the nation’s top parks, making it easier to plan your next adventure.

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The rankings are based on several key factors:

Park size
Total attractions available
Number of roller coasters in operation
Themed areas within the park
Ticket pricing
Reviews from Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor

Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, claimed the top spot. Known as the second-oldest theme park in the country, Cedar Point boasts the highest number of mechanical rides worldwide that earned it a Guinness World Record. This iconic destination is celebrated for its legendary roller coasters, including fan favorites like Raptor, Millennium Force, Maverick, Gatekeeper, and Steel Vengeance.

The top ten parks featured in the chart include:

Cedar Point
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great America
Kings Island
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Hersheypark
Disneyland
Magic Kingdom
Disney’s California Adventure

This chart serves as a handy resource for anyone planning a theme park getaway. With insights on locations, ticket prices, and standout features, it’s the ultimate tool for choosing your next thrilling escape.

Finance Visualizations

Tracking the Highest Grossing Actors in Hollywood

Published

2 months ago

October 14, 2024

Atlas Cunningham

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.

Misc Visuals

Visualizing the Most Famous Phones in Pop Culture

Published

3 months ago

September 20, 2024

Atlas Cunningham

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: