Power of Data Visualization

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This recession was particularly ravaging to many businesses. ~1.5 million businesses have already closed their doors. Here is a more in depth look at where businesses are closing and why:

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According to railway transport official strategy, the length of high-speed lines (at a speed of 200-350 km / h) will be more than 1,500 km by 2030.

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Today's advanced trains are capable of previously unimaginable speeds. Over the last several decades the world has seen an explosion of faster and faster trains, many of which now have max speeds far exceeding 300mph.

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Today about half of the paper in America gets recycled after it’s been used. That’s 53.5 million tons – or 1,070,000,000,000 lbs – of paper a year.

But have you ever wondered how your greasy, ketchup-stained Big Mac wrapper can actually end up as a Social Studies textbook? The graphic above shows how it works.

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With all of the recent studies and discussions around professional sports and concussions (especially the NFL and NHL), Infographicworld.com decided to dive deep into the topic of concussions as a whole; with a particular focus on the implications involving sports. The findings were very interesting.

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The largest chunk of Treasury securities is, in fact, held by Federal Reserve banks, adding up to $940 billion at the end of the period.  And when it comes to foreign holders, number one is China, which at that time held nearly $900 billion’s worth.

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Travel and Tourism Expenditures in America.

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Uninsured in America: A Look at those Without Health Insurance in the US

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Here's a look at some of the most damaging hurricanes ever, as well as a few things you should know about the big storms.