Happy Fourth of July in Numbers!

Posted by nnlmneo on July 1st, 2016 Posted in: Data Visualization

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Before holidays we sometimes do a post on the value of putting your data in a visually understandable format, perhaps some kind of infographic.

As I write this, some of you may be sitting at your desks pondering how you will celebrate U.S. Independence Day. To help turn your ponderings into a work-related activity, here are some examples of Fourth of July Infographics.  Since some of them have numbers but no dates (for example the number of fireworks purchased in the US “this year”) you might use them as templates for the next holiday-based infographic you create yourself.

If you like History, the History Channel has a fun infographic called 4th of July by the Numbers.  It includes useful information such as:

• the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence was Benjamin Franklin at 70,
• the record for the hot dog eating contest on Coney Island is 68 hotdogs in 10 minutes, and
• 80% of Americans attend a barbecue, picnic or cookout on the 4th of July

Thinking about the food for your picnic (if you’re one of the 80% having one)?

• Here are some different ways to cook corn, from the Sunshine Sweet Corn Council: Continental Corn: One Cob, Many Flavors.
• Here are different times and heats for grilling to ensure that all your different meats and veggies are cooked exactly right:  Grill Master: Properly Cook Meats and Veggies Every Time
• And what about that mint julep?  Is your grandmother’s recipe here on this Drinks of Derby infographic?

From the perspective of work (remember work?) here is an infographic from Unmetric on how and why you should create your own infographics for the 4th of July: How to Create Engaging 4th of July Content.

Have a great 4th of July weekend!