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The Most Beautiful Birth Control Chart In The World

2:40AM December 10, 2011 | Sam Biddle

If there are two things I love, it’s safe sex and HTML5. Bedsider, an “internet community” aimed at not getting you or your friend knocked up, is a terrific, kooky source of contraceptive gems. The best part? Giant condom wall! More »

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Facebook Is Taking Over Your Life

2:18AM September 27, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Facebook started out as a fun distraction, then it became something integral. And while it’s currently trending towards being an essential part of our lives, will it someday become inescapable? If these graphs are any indicator, then it’s very well possible. More »

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Colour-Coded Cheat Sheet To Facebook’s Redesign

10:32PM September 21, 2011 | Brian Barrett

Woke up to a scary and confusing new Facebook? Us too! We’ll have more to say about it shortly, but in the meantime, here’s a nice little shorthand chart to guide you through Facebook’s latest facelift. More »

Geek Out

Handy Flowchart Helps Determine If You’ll Die This Weekend

6:39AM May 20, 2011 | Whitney Jefferson

If the Bible is correct, Judgment Day is happening this Saturday. How are you supposed to know if you’ll be chosen or left behind? Luckily, the knowledgable folks at Peas and Cougars have created this handy chart: More »

Computing

How Much Did The iPad Crush Everyone Else In 2010

11:18AM March 31, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

There’s not much else to say about this chart. According to Gartner, the world spent $US9.6 billions in tablets. According to Apple’s official numbers, the iPad got $US9.566 billions. More »

Science

Most Beautiful, Readable Radiation Dosage Chart Yet

9:00AM March 30, 2011 | Brian Barrett

We’ve been talking a lot about radiation lately – and with good reason – but it’s been difficult to keep track of just what all those numbers mean. How much is safe? How much is bad? How many bananas do I have to eat before I mutate? This chart shows us in clean, beautiful, terrifying strokes. More »

Computing

Don’t Spend Money On Not-That-Fast Gaming/Performance Mice

1:20AM March 30, 2011 | Kevin Purdy

Now that even the cheapest computer mouse is laser-guided, can any of them be that much “faster” at pointing and clicking? Your common sense tells you no, and it’s right. One manufacturer released test results showing that a $US100 “performance” mouse was actually slower than a $US12 cheap-o. More »

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Chart: The New York Times Paywall Is Screwed

2:20AM March 24, 2011 | Matt Buchanan

This chart by Michael DeGusta says nearly everything that needs to be said about the Times‘ new plan to make you pay for it online. (Well aside from the fact that the NYT paywall is needlessly complicated, to boot.) More »

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How Pee Helps Us Understand Social Media

2:00AM March 17, 2011 | Brian Barrett

So what exactly is the difference between how we use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Foursquare, et al? Like most things in life, it’s easiest when you think in terms of pee. [Vanished Omen via PRSD via EpicPonyz]

Mobile

Flowchart: Why Haven’t You Been Texted Back Yet?

5:40AM February 16, 2011 | Brian Barrett

From CollegeHumor, a handy guide to knowing why that text you just sent has gone unrequited. But don’t worry! I’m sure it applies to everyone but you. Well, you and me. [CollegeHumor] More »