May 24, 2012
It wasn’t until 1995 that a majority of americans supported interracial marriage.

It wasn’t until 1995 that a majority of americans supported interracial marriage.

permalink   tags: politics history 
February 2, 2011
"For the second year in a row, the U.S. military has lost more troops to suicide than it has to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan."

Congress.org - News : More troops lost to suicide

permalink   tags: politics 
October 20, 2010
The percent of the US population in prison over time. By Nathan.

The percent of the US population in prison over time. By Nathan.

permalink   tags: politics 
July 22, 2010
Nuclear detonations in history, by country:
1054 USA
715 Soviet Union
210 France
45 UK
45 China
6 India
6 Pakistan
2 North Korea
My curiosity was piqued by Vaughn’s video.

Nuclear detonations in history, by country:

  1. 1054 USA
  2. 715 Soviet Union
  3. 210 France
  4. 45 UK
  5. 45 China
  6. 6 India
  7. 6 Pakistan
  8. 2 North Korea

My curiosity was piqued by Vaughn’s video.

permalink   tags: history politics 
June 2, 2010
U.S. Income Tax Brackets Over The Past Century
I’ve previously posted about tax rates over the last century, but this graphic is amazing and worth sharing.

U.S. Income Tax Brackets Over The Past Century

I’ve previously posted about tax rates over the last century, but this graphic is amazing and worth sharing.

April 29, 2010
It’s very interesting that for a long time, the top incomes in the US paid around 90% in federal income tax (via wikipedia’s income tax article). To be clear, this is the marginal rate - the first X dollars they earned were taxed much less (thanks Matt!).
Update: I posted a newer and much more detailed graphic.

It’s very interesting that for a long time, the top incomes in the US paid around 90% in federal income tax (via wikipedia’s income tax article). To be clear, this is the marginal rate - the first X dollars they earned were taxed much less (thanks Matt!).

Update: I posted a newer and much more detailed graphic.

March 31, 2010
OKCupid’s analysis of the interplay of liberals and conservatives when economic and social issues are separated. Lots of great analysis that concludes that the Democrats are doomed because they have a much greater range of ideologies they have to pander to.

OKCupid’s analysis of the interplay of liberals and conservatives when economic and social issues are separated. Lots of great analysis that concludes that the Democrats are doomed because they have a much greater range of ideologies they have to pander to.

March 10, 2010
Why a salad costs more than a Big Mac

Why a salad costs more than a Big Mac

January 11, 2010
Terrorism less deadly than Salmonella. Duh.

Terrorism less deadly than Salmonella. Duh.

permalink   tags: politics 
January 11, 2010
Healthcare Spending and Life Expectancy

Healthcare Spending and Life Expectancy

August 22, 2009
The US government currently spends more per capita on health care than Canada does. Via Nathan

The US government currently spends more per capita on health care than Canada does. Via Nathan

permalink   tags: politics 
August 20, 2009
Statistics on vacation laws around the world
Also: average empirically observed vacation days around the world and more stats.
My next job will be vacation activist.

Statistics on vacation laws around the world

Also: average empirically observed vacation days around the world and more stats.

My next job will be vacation activist.

August 7, 2009
Greenland - The Big Picture
Greenland trivia learned today:
1) There are people who choose to live in Greenland.
2) It is trying to gain independence from its imperialist oppressors in Copenhagen.
3) Denmark has royalty.
4) Traditional Greenlandish clothes are BADASS.

Greenland - The Big Picture

Greenland trivia learned today:

1) There are people who choose to live in Greenland.

2) It is trying to gain independence from its imperialist oppressors in Copenhagen.

3) Denmark has royalty.

4) Traditional Greenlandish clothes are BADASS.

January 27, 2009
2008 Bailout Costs As Much As Several Large And  Famous Government Projects Combined

2008 Bailout Costs As Much As Several Large And Famous Government Projects Combined

permalink   tags: history politics 
October 26, 2008
2008 Presidential Donations: McCain vs. Obama

2008 Presidential Donations: McCain vs. Obama