Did you know that there’s a whole science behind the simple gesture of shaking hands? At least, that’s what the folks at the University of Manchester and Chevrolet say, in today’s first selected graphic. Also in the field of curious facts and figures, Information is Beautiful shows an amazing disparity in their Cognitive Surplus visualization. On the other hand, the infographic by Quicken teach us how small cutbacks may lead to great savings. Yet, another educational piece comes from Ria Novosti, explaining how the nuclear weapons era began, and finally, The Humanitaria Information Unit illustrates the massive refugee presence across the Sub-Saharan Africa.

Formula for a perfect handshake

Cognitive Surplus visualized

How Small Cutbacks Lead to Great Savings

How the nuclear weapons era began

Sub-Saharan Africa: Major Refugee Presence

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