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10/09/2023

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanic Heritage Month encompasses the rich cultural heritage of 21 Latin American nations. Among these flags, the primary colors of red, white, and blue collectively account for 80% of the color composition. Specifically, 17 countries feature blue
in their flags, 16 incorporate white, 15 include red, 14 showcase yellow, and 6 have green, revealing a captivating mosaic of colors that represent the diverse and vibrant tapestry of Latin American cultures.

Notably, 66% of Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua's flags are predominantly blue, while 66% of Peru's flag is characterized by the color red, further highlighting unique color traditions within this cultural celebration.

Bolivia, Mexico, and Equatorial Guinea are the only flags that feature green as a predominant color.

Treemap inspired by flagstories.co, a project by ferdio

Methodology: We identified flags from 21 countries as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, which are associated with Hispanic Heritage. We downloaded these 21 flags from Flagpedia.net and, using Python (utilizing pandas, openpyxl, and webcolors libraries), we counted the total number of pixels for each color and converted these colors to "web-safe" colors. Additionally, we excluded minor colors that comprised less than 0.05% of the flag's overall color composition.

Treemap was developed with Tableau Software Desktop and edited with Adobe Illustrator.

09/10/2023

The gastronomic world is buzzing with excitement as The World's 50 Best Restaurants unveiled its latest rankings. Peru's Central Restaurante, masterminded by the culinary virtuoso Virgilio Martinez, has claimed the coveted #1 spot, marking a historic moment as the first Latin American country to achieve this culinary pinnacle. Central Restaurant has been spearheading Peruvian gastronomy, since breaking into the top 50 in 2013 capturing the world's attention.

Since 2002, The World's 50 Best Restaurants, curated by UK media company William Reed, has been on of the definitive authorities on culinary excellence. Traditionally, the top spot has been dominated by illustrious three Michelin-starred European establishments, primarily hailing from Spain and Denmark. Notable mentions include Spain's legendary El Bulli, led by Chef Ferran Adrià, and Denmark's trailblazing Noma, helmed by the visionary René Redzepi.

08/21/2023

The mortgage market has experienced a significant upheaval as interest rates have surged to a 21-year high. A striking comparison reveals the extent of this climb: only last year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stood at 5.45%, while in 2021, it lingered in the more favorable 3% range. This stark contrast underscores the substantial escalation in costs that has unfolded since the Federal Reserve's initiation of rate hikes. This tightening financial landscape has led to a notable decline in applications for home loan refinancing, registering a 2% drop in a week and a substantial 35% decrease compared to the same week in the previous year. A snapshot of the recent market conditions reveals that on August 15, the average rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage reached a staggering 7.26%. This figure stands as the loftiest observed since the preceding November, signifying the ongoing volatility and challenges confronting both prospective homebuyers and those seeking to manage their existing mortgages.

07/08/2023

Threads, the new app by Instagram, achieved an impressive milestone by being downloaded one million times in just one hour. According to Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, the app reached 30 million downloads within 16 hours. Threads, which aims to compete with Twitter, has become the fastest-growing app ever in less than a day. It easily surpassed ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI, which took five days to reach one million downloads. Moreover, Threads is projected to surpass 100 million users within two months, a milestone that was previously achieved only by ChatGPT.

06/02/2023

China's control over critical minerals for lithium battery production, impacts the EV industry. To avoid reliance on the scarce and challenging-to-extract minerals of nickel and copper, automakers are turning to LFP batteries, made with lithium, iron, and phosphate (LiFePo4). However, China also holds control over the importation of the critical minerals necessary for LFP batteries.

Lithium, the scarcest of the three LiFePo4 minerals, is the key for catching up to China. Australia, accounting for 47% of the world's lithium production exports the majority of it to China due to the presence of numerous lithium refining plants. Recently, Australia has invested in domestic lithium refining, opening the doors to free trade agreements
with the U.S.

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05/03/2023

In recent years, the popularity of pickleball has skyrocketed in the United States, resulting in a surge in the number of pickleball courts across the country. Pickleball is a fun and easy-to-learn sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, making it appealing to people of all ages and skill levels. As more people have discovered the joys of playing pickleball, there has been a growing demand for facilities where they can play. To meet this demand, many parks, recreation centers, and private clubs have started to install pickleball courts, sometimes even converting underutilized tennis or basketball courts. This trend shows no signs of slowing down, as more and more people are embracing pickleball as a fun and social way to stay active and enjoy the great outdoors.

All credits to MetalytIQ

Data Source: USA Pickleball Pickleheads

Visualization created with Tableau Software

04/05/2023

The Jordan Brand is a global phenomenon that shows no signs of slowing down, reaching $5.1 billion in 2022. Michael Jordan reportedly earns 5% of the brand's revenue, which means he earned $256 million in 2022 alone. This is nearly three times what he earned during his 15-year NBA career.

The Jordan Brand was created in 1984 when Nike signed Michael Jordan to a shoe deal. Jordan was a rookie star in the NBA, and Nike saw the potential to create a successful brand around him. The first Air Jordan shoes were released in 1985, and they were an instant success. The success of the Jordan Brand is due in part to Michael Jordan's iconic career as one of the greatest, if not the greatest player of all time.

The story of how Nike signed Michael Jordan and started the iconic brand is now a feature film, directed by Ben Affleck, who also plays Nike co-founder Phil Knight. The film, titled "AIR," also stars Matt Damon as Nike representative Sonny Vaccarro. It will premiere globally in theaters today, April 5.

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