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10 Things You Didn't Know About the 'Game of Thrones' Cast

Kristy Puchko — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:33:43 +0000

With season three of 'Game of Thrones' currently underway, we're once again entranced by Tyrion, Daenerys, Cersei and all the rest. A huge aspect of the hit HBO show's appeal is its excellent cast. The 'Game of Thrones' cast so fully disappear into their characters, it's easy to forget they are a vast group of actors from different backgrounds and disciplines, Let's take a look at a few things you might not have known about the brilliant actors who bring the citizens of Westeros to life.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Roger Ebert

TheFW Staff — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:48:11 +0000

Roger Ebert passed away this week. He was an amazing man who not only provided people with his opinions on movies, he planted the notion that movies could be more than just observed in the minds of countless people. And he was entertaining. (Proof: This review of 'Deuce Bigelow: European Gigolo.') He also led a fascinating life, so we put together some trivia to give you an idea of the greatness that was Roger Ebert.

10 Valentine's Day Facts You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:13:28 +0000

It's almost time for everyone's (least) favorite holiday -- Valentine's Day! But before you resign yourself to watching 'Marley & Me' and eating soup straight out of the can, learn these facts! At least that way you can feel like you're not completely worthless because you're still capable of learning. That should help. That, and ice cream.

XII Super Bowl Fun Facts in One Handy Infographic

TheFW Staff — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:49:03 +0000

If your excitement for Super Bowl XLVII this Sunday stems more from a love of chili than a love of football (which is tooootally fine, by the way), here are some facts for you (in handy infographic form!) about the big game and the Super Sunday game to end all games in general. Learn them and you might even score yourself a few extra wings at the party.

9 Musicians Who Lost It All [Infographic]

TheFW Staff — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:45:54 +0000

As the late, great Biggie Smalls once said, “Mo Money, mo opportunities for the IRS to put a lien on your property.” (Or something like that.) If only the musicians in this clever infographic had heeded those words. From MC Hammer to Meat Loaf, it seems that the one thing that connects these bankrupt rockers, [...]

Infographic Dispels Myth that Eating Healthy Is Expensive

Donald Deane — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:17:17 +0000

If you’re anything like us, you probably assume that fast food is cheaper than home-cooked meals. But, as this infographic going around Facebook shows, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, a typical meal for a family of four at McDonald’s — two Big Macs, a cheeseburger, chicken McNuggets, four fries and four [...]

Facts About Mobile Dating Revealed

Shauna Wright — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:18:26 +0000

While lots of people have tried online dating, a new infographic from dating site AreYouInterested.com and SNAP Interactive offers some interesting insights on an even newer trend: mobile dating. Turns out more and more singles are using their smart phones to find love. Who knew?

What Disney Princesses Really Teach Young Girls — It's Not 'Once Upon a Time' [IMAGE]

TheFW Staff — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:35:13 +0000

With 'Once Upon a Time' currently spreading the fairytale princess myth on the small screen, we thought it was a good time to revisit this amusing infographic that reveals the lessons that Disney princesses like Cinderella and Snow White actually teach young girls. Turns out "happily ever after" has a downside.

Get Inspired with 500 Years of Halloween Costumes [CHART]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:09:19 +0000

You may have seen some of the year's hottest costumes and decided they're not for you. Maybe you're someone who goes for the classics like vampires or ghosts. Or maybe you're just a history buff who simply wants to pay homage to your favorite bygone era, but you're stumped for ideas.

Search no longer. The artistically-gifted folks at DailyInfographic are giving you an assist. They put their heads together with retailer HalloweenExpress to create this very cool visual representation of centuries of costumes and their inspiration.

Eight Things You Didn't Know About 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' [INFOGRAPHIC]

TheFW Staff — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:14:07 +0000

You know the basics: Born and raised on the west side of Philadelphia, he was shipped off to live with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air after one little fight. But that's 'Fresh Prince' 101. Get ready for the advanced course -- Eight Things You Didn't Know About 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' including which 'Friends' star inspired Carlton's moves and why the sitcom was canceled ... twice.

Learn Your 'Star Wars ABCs' — 'H is For Han Solo'

Dylan Schenker — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:05:21 +0000

In this wacky new graphic by Fabian Gonzalez, letters are imbued with the force of different ‘Star Wars’ characters chosen for the initial of their first name. Do you know your Star Wars ABC’s? (A = Ackbar and B = Boba Fett for starters.) The ‘Star Wars’ universe is such a huge place, there were [...]

The Life and Times of Steve Jobs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:27:40 +0000

By now you've probably seen the many tributes to late Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs. And while they've run the gamut from funny to touching, most have not told his life story from beginning to end.

But now the talented people at InfographicWorld have stepped in to fill that void.

Hardware Store Offers Chainsaws, Shovels For Defending Against Zombie Attacks [IMAGE]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:27:46 +0000

Westlake Ace Hardware is embracing the recent pop cultural explosion in zombie fare by offering tips on how humans can use the store's shovels and nailguns to defend themselves and their home from zombie attacks. Not to discriminate, the site also has tips on how the recently undead can "delay their decay."

Learn the Science Behind S'mores [INFOGRAPHIC]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:30:54 +0000

S’mores may seem simple enough. A marshmallow, some graham crackers, a few squares of chocolate and a campfire are all you need, right? But if you want true perfection, camping equipment purveyors REI have provided this helpful infographic to coach you along. ‘The Art and Science of S’mores’ gives you a little history of the [...]

The Scary Statistics on How Much We Use Phones and Computers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:11:41 +0000

It’s no secret that a lot of us these days practically live on our computers and smartphones — but what exactly do we do with them? According to this infographic created by Online Schools, the answer is “practically everything.” Some highlights? About a third of smartphone owners check our phones before we even get out [...]

I Ate What? Infographic Reveals What Americans Consume in a Year

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:48:56 +0000

From the fine folks at Daily Infographic comes this somewhat frightening visual representation of what the average American eats in a calendar year. For starters, we each inhale about 2,000 pounds of food, with the biggest chunk — 600 pounds — going to non-cheese dairy products. We also take in a healthy amount of vegetables [...]

Do You Call It Soda, Pop or Coke? Map Reveals Regional Preferences

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:01:27 +0000

With a soda-fountain revival underway, a burning question remains: when you order a soft drink, do you call it "soda," "pop," or use "Coke" as a catch-all term?

According to the map put together by the site Pop vs Soda, it seems the answer is largely regional. For example, Southerners call pretty much all soft drinks "Coke," even if the beverages aren't actually Coca-Cola, while people in Midwestern and some Western states order "pop." Meanwhile, New Englanders and Californians heavily favor calling the drinks "soda."

Shark Week Got You Scared? Learn the Truth About Shark Attacks

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:40:51 +0000

Sharks get a bad rap and if you’ve ever been attacked by one, you’d probably say they deserve it. But here’s the rub: If you haven’t been attacked by a shark, chances are you never will. According to this handy infographic put together by Jerry James Stone and Chris Rooney for the Mother Nature Network, [...]

The 10 Cities You're Most Likely to Lose Your Cell Phone in and More Surprising Missing-Mobile Facts

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:40:53 +0000

Many of us are so beholden to our cellphones that having one go missing makes us want to put an ad on a milk carton.

In this nifty infographic, mobile security firm Lookout reveals the cities and scenarios under which people most often lose their phones -- and the likelihood of getting one back unscathed if it happens.

The Jedi Guide to Employee Management

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:50:59 +0000

Jack Welch, step aside. Run-of-the-mill employee management methods are so two-thousand and late.

The people at training software company Mindflash have a better idea -- use the ancient trials of Jedi training to whip those underlings into shape. With nuggets of wisdom like "To face the loneliness and pain of management, much endurance you require," it won't be long before you've Jedi Mind Tricked your employees into doing your laundry.

Engineers Finally Rule Whether Toilet Paper Rolls Should Go Over or Under

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:30:42 +0000

It's an age-old question (and probably the cause of more than one marital argument): Which way should toilet paper rolls be oriented? This is serious business, people. So serious that even engineers have gotten involved. This infographic covers everything from the history of toilet paper to the physics involved in how it's hung and the pros and cons of each.

What Happens on the Internet Every Minute of Every Day?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:46:17 +0000

The brains at web development and design company Go-Globe created a stunning infographic that breaks down the internet activity happening every minute of the day on sites like Twitter, Google, Facebook, and Skype. And it’s kind of amazing. Some of the stuff that goes on every 60 seconds: At least 168 million emails are sent 98,000 [...]