Best of FlowingData – August 2011

September 2, 2011

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Best of FlowingData

I know most of you have checked out mentally for Labor Day weekend, so here’s some fodder to help you through the rest of the work day, as you dream of steak, burgers, and cold beer.

Thanks for a great month and have a nice long weekend.

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The real A/C repair schedule

My central air conditioner started to suck about a month …

Never Been Married

Some people never get married, and some wait longer than others. Let’s look at these people.

Data, R, and a 3-D Printer

We almost always look at data through a screen. It’s quick and good for exploration. So is there value in making data physical? I played around with a 3-D printer to find out.

Burger Place Geography

After looking at pizza places, coffee, and grocery stores, I had to look at burger chains across the country. The data was just sitting there.