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The Ultimate Guide to Sailing Knots

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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.

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Tracking the Highest Grossing Actors in Hollywood

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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:

  1. Samuel L. Jackson
  2. Scarlett Johansson
  3. Robert Downey Jr.
  4. Zoe Saldana
  5. Chris Pratt
  6. Vin Diesel
  7. Tom Cruise
  8. Chris Hemsworth
  9. Bradley Cooper
  10. 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.

 

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Visualizing the Most Famous Phones in Pop Culture

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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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45 Famous Phones from Pop Culture

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?

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Stay on Top of the Market with the Businesses with Largest Market Caps

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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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The Largest Company by Market Cap in Every Sector and Industry

Overall, the data shows us that these were the top ten companies across all industries:

  1. Microsoft ($3,365.91B)
  2. Apple ($3,229.67B)
  3. Nvidia ($3,038.64B)
  4. Alphabet Inc. (Google) ($2,259.01B)
  5. Amazon ($2,015.91B)
  6. Meta Platforms (Facebook) ($1,362B)
  7. Berkshire Hathaway ($883.76B)
  8. Eli Lilly ($868.57B)
  9. Broadcom ($812.17B)
  10. 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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