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50 Years of Terror: The Human Cost of Political Violence Global

50 Years of Terror: The Human Cost of Political Violence

400,000 killed in terrorist attacks worldwide, 1970–2016

Article Apr 26

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Happy Little Patterns: What Bob Ross Actually Painted Culture

Happy Little Patterns: What Bob Ross Actually Painted

Trees appeared in 90% of his 403 episodes. Happy accidents were rarer than you think.

Article Apr 30
The 24 Percent: 74 Years of Gender in Superhero Comics Culture

The 24 Percent: 74 Years of Gender in Superhero Comics

In the 1940s, 11% of new Marvel and DC characters were female. By the 2000s that reached 31% — but male characters are still nearly twice as likely to be the villain.

Article Apr 30
Death in the Avengers Is Mostly Temporary. Here's the Math. Culture

Death in the Avengers Is Mostly Temporary. Here's the Math.

172 Avengers. 69 deaths. 67% came back. Death in Marvel comics is less of an ending than a plot device.

Article Apr 29

Data Tools & Calculators

Mutton Costs 45% More in Winter: Plan Your Meat Budget Tool

Mutton Costs 45% More in Winter: Plan Your Meat Budget

Five meats, four seasons, one budget. See when to buy and how much you'll spend.

Calculator Apr 16
76x the Safe Limit: What UB's Air Does to Your Body Tool

76x the Safe Limit: What UB's Air Does to Your Body

Enter your age, district, and health profile — and see how many years of life expectancy you may be losing to pollution

Calculator Apr 15
₮792,000 a Month: Can You Survive in Ulaanbaatar? Tool

₮792,000 a Month: Can You Survive in Ulaanbaatar?

Rent alone exceeds the minimum wage. Adjust the sliders and see where you'd cut.

Calculator Apr 15
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