Stories from March 19th, 2011

XKCD’s Radiation Chart

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A great visualization of various sources of radios, ranging from CRT monitors to XRays, all the way through Chernobyl.

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Stories from December 10th, 2010

xkcd’s Optimal Tic-Tac-Toe Maps

Here’s a great idea from the mind of xkcd, a hierarchical map of Tic-Tac-Toe moves.  With differing maps for X and O, simply pick the map that corresponds to your side and follow the directions.  It takes a minute to get the hang of it, but it’s a great layout for a timeless classic.  The maps are made assuming X goes first.  Simply put your symbol in the largest red position of the position corresponding to where your opponent put their mark.  For example, X starts with the upper left, while O needs to first find the section of the board where X put their mark and follow the map correspondingly.

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Stories from December 28th, 2009

xkcd Gravity Well Infographic

XKCD is back with another great infographic, this time demonstrating the power and strength of the various Gravity Wells associated with our solar system.

xkcd – A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language – By Randall Munroe.

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Stories from November 3rd, 2009

xkcd’s Movie Narrative Charts

xkcd-moviesAnother great visualization creation from xkcd, this time showing “Movie Narratives” for Lord of the Rings, Star Wars (Original Trilogy), Jurassic Park, 12 angry men, and Primer.  Of course the last few are mainly a joke, but the Lord of the Rings & Star Wars ones really are impressive, showing locations, battles, how the character’s parties formed and dispersed throughout the story.

xkcd – A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language – By Randall Munroe.

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