Since their invention, automobiles have been a driving force of the global economy.Used by millions of people to get to work, transport goods, and travel, the modern automobile has become ubiquitous in our daily lives. So much so, that a whopping 92 million cars were produced in just 2019.To help us understand the might of the auto industry, this infographic from breaks down the earnings of 19 major car companies by an interesting metric—revenue per second.Below are the earnings of the 19 automakers featured in the infographic.The Volkswagen Group claims the top spot with $290.2B in gross...…Since their invention, automobiles have been a driving force of the global economy.Used by millions of people to get to work, transport goods, and travel, the modern automobile has become ubiquitous in our daily lives. So much so, that a whopping 92 million cars were produced in just 2019.To help us understand the might of the auto industry, this infographic from breaks down the earnings of 19 major car companies by an interesting metric—revenue per second.Below are the earnings of the 19 automakers featured in the infographic.The Volkswagen Group claims the top spot with $290.2B in gross...WW…

In many Western countries, it’s easy to take press freedom for granted. Instances of , clickbait, and hyper-partisan reporting are points of consternation in the modern media landscape, and can sometimes overshadow the greater good that unrestricted journalism provides to society. Of course, the ability to do that important work can vary significantly around the world. Being an investigative journalist in Sweden comes with a very different set of circumstances and considerations than doing the same thing in a country such as Saudi Arabia or Venezuela. Today’s map highlights the results of...…In many Western countries, it’s easy to take press freedom for granted. Instances of , clickbait, and hyper-partisan reporting are points of consternation in the modern media landscape, and can sometimes overshadow the greater good that unrestricted journalism provides to society. Of course, the ability to do that important work can vary significantly around the world. Being an investigative journalist in Sweden comes with a very different set of circumstances and considerations than doing the same thing in a country such as Saudi Arabia or Venezuela. Today’s map highlights the results of...WW…

Between countless proxy wars and the growing threat of nuclear catastrophe, the Cold War created an unprecedented geopolitical climate.For nearly half a century, the world’s two biggest superpowers were scrambling to top one another by any means necessary. It was a tension that ignited everything from the space race to sports rivalries, with the impact often spilling over to neighboring nations.Not only did the U.S. and Soviet Union duke it out in the mother of all arms races – they also extended their influence by selling arms outside of their borders. Interestingly, this latter race...…Between countless proxy wars and the growing threat of nuclear catastrophe, the Cold War created an unprecedented geopolitical climate.For nearly half a century, the world’s two biggest superpowers were scrambling to top one another by any means necessary. It was a tension that ignited everything from the space race to sports rivalries, with the impact often spilling over to neighboring nations.Not only did the U.S. and Soviet Union duke it out in the mother of all arms races – they also extended their influence by selling arms outside of their borders. Interestingly, this latter race...WW…

The world’s population is set to reach 8 billion people this year. As we hit this milestone, many questions about the knock-on effects linger: Introducing The World at 8 Billion report, exclusive to VC+ members. Our report explores the implications and trends of this milestone in population growth. Using impactful and digestible visuals, we cut through the noise to bring you the insights that matter—all underpinned with the latest, verifiable data. To gain access to The World at 8 Billion report, all you have to do is . By clicking and signing up below, we send it straight to your email...…The world’s population is set to reach 8 billion people this year. As we hit this milestone, many questions about the knock-on effects linger: Introducing The World at 8 Billion report, exclusive to VC+ members. Our report explores the implications and trends of this milestone in population growth. Using impactful and digestible visuals, we cut through the noise to bring you the insights that matter—all underpinned with the latest, verifiable data. To gain access to The World at 8 Billion report, all you have to do is . By clicking and signing up below, we send it straight to your email...WW…

The world’s largest companies are all in technology, and four out of five of those “Big Tech” companies have grown to trillion-dollar .Despite their similarities, each of the five technology companies (Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Alphabet) have very different cashflow breakdowns and growth trajectories. Some have a diversified mix of applications and cloud services, products, and data accumulation, while others have a more singular focus.But through growth in almost all segments, Big Tech has eclipsed Big Oil and other major industry groups to comprise the most valuable...…The world’s largest companies are all in technology, and four out of five of those “Big Tech” companies have grown to trillion-dollar .Despite their similarities, each of the five technology companies (Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Alphabet) have very different cashflow breakdowns and growth trajectories. Some have a diversified mix of applications and cloud services, products, and data accumulation, while others have a more singular focus.But through growth in almost all segments, Big Tech has eclipsed Big Oil and other major industry groups to comprise the most valuable...WW…

If you were to land on the Moon, where would you go?Today’s post is the incredible from the USGS, which combines information from six regional lunar maps created during the Apollo era, as well as recent spacecraft observations.Since the beginning of humankind, the Moon has captured our collective imagination. It is one of the few celestial bodies visible to the naked eye from Earth. Over time different cultures wrapped the Moon in . To the Egyptians it was the god Thoth, to the Greeks, the goddess Artemis, and to the Hindus, Chandra.Thoth was portrayed as a wise counselor who solved...…If you were to land on the Moon, where would you go?Today’s post is the incredible from the USGS, which combines information from six regional lunar maps created during the Apollo era, as well as recent spacecraft observations.Since the beginning of humankind, the Moon has captured our collective imagination. It is one of the few celestial bodies visible to the naked eye from Earth. Over time different cultures wrapped the Moon in . To the Egyptians it was the god Thoth, to the Greeks, the goddess Artemis, and to the Hindus, Chandra.Thoth was portrayed as a wise counselor who solved...WW…

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc across the globe, people’s time that would have otherwise been spent perusing malls or going to live events, is now being spent on the sofa.During this period of pandemic-induced social isolation, it’s no surprise that people are consuming vast amounts of media. Today’s graphics use data from a report to explore how people have increased their media consumption as a result of the outbreak, and how it differs across each generation.Global Web Index found that over 80% of consumers in the U.S. and UK say they consume more content since the...…As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc across the globe, people’s time that would have otherwise been spent perusing malls or going to live events, is now being spent on the sofa.During this period of pandemic-induced social isolation, it’s no surprise that people are consuming vast amounts of media. Today’s graphics use data from a report to explore how people have increased their media consumption as a result of the outbreak, and how it differs across each generation.Global Web Index found that over 80% of consumers in the U.S. and UK say they consume more content since the...WW…

Throughout 2022, a projected millionaires will move to a new country, according to the latest Henley Global Citizens Report.Which countries are these millionaires moving to, and where in the world are they coming from?This graphic maps the migration of high net worth individuals (HNWIs)—people with a net worth of over US$1 million—showing where rich people are flocking, and where they’re fleeing.Before diving into the country-specific data, it’s worth taking a step back to look at overall millionaire migration trends, and how things are changing this year.2020 saw a drastic drop in the...…Throughout 2022, a projected millionaires will move to a new country, according to the latest Henley Global Citizens Report.Which countries are these millionaires moving to, and where in the world are they coming from?This graphic maps the migration of high net worth individuals (HNWIs)—people with a net worth of over US$1 million—showing where rich people are flocking, and where they’re fleeing.Before diving into the country-specific data, it’s worth taking a step back to look at overall millionaire migration trends, and how things are changing this year.2020 saw a drastic drop in the...WW…

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have transitioned to working—and socializing—from home. If these trends become the new normal, certain companies may be in for a big payoff.Popular video conferencing company, Zoom Communications, is a prime example of an organization benefiting from this transition. Today’s graphic, inspired by Lennart Dobravsky at , is a dramatic look at how much Zoom’s valuation has shot up during this unusual period in history.As of May 15, 2020, Zoom’s market capitalization has skyrocketed to $48.8 billion, despite posting revenues of only $623 million over the...…Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have transitioned to working—and socializing—from home. If these trends become the new normal, certain companies may be in for a big payoff.Popular video conferencing company, Zoom Communications, is a prime example of an organization benefiting from this transition. Today’s graphic, inspired by Lennart Dobravsky at , is a dramatic look at how much Zoom’s valuation has shot up during this unusual period in history.As of May 15, 2020, Zoom’s market capitalization has skyrocketed to $48.8 billion, despite posting revenues of only $623 million over the...WW…

In April, one of America’s largest office owners, Brookfield, defaulted on a $161 million loan.The loan, covering 12 office buildings, was mainly concentrated in the Washington, D.C. market. Faced with low occupancy rates, it joined other office giants Blackstone and WeWork defaulting on office debt this year.The above graphic shows nearly 1 billion square feet of empty office space in the U.S. based on data from JLL—and the wider implications of office towers standing empty.At the end of the first quarter of 2023, a record 963 million square feet of office space was unoccupied in America....…In April, one of America’s largest office owners, Brookfield, defaulted on a $161 million loan.The loan, covering 12 office buildings, was mainly concentrated in the Washington, D.C. market. Faced with low occupancy rates, it joined other office giants Blackstone and WeWork defaulting on office debt this year.The above graphic shows nearly 1 billion square feet of empty office space in the U.S. based on data from JLL—and the wider implications of office towers standing empty.At the end of the first quarter of 2023, a record 963 million square feet of office space was unoccupied in America....WW…