xkcd: Alphabetical cartogram

Many parents stop at two kids. Most are done by three. Still, everyone has their own timelines. Here are 1,000 of them.

The individual data points of life are much less predictable than the average. Here’s a simulation that shows you how much time is left on the clock.

It seems like no matter what I do, I cannot sleep through the night. Will it ever let up? According to the data, the answer is no and it will only get worse.

How does the distribution of calories vary by fast food restaurant? Here’s a chart that shows all the menu items for ten of the biggest national fast food chains.