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2025-01-20 02:29:42

Visualized: Famous People Born in the Year of the Snake

This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources.

The Chinese zodiac differs from the Western system in that it assigns attributes to people based on the year they were born instead of the month.

And 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and will start on January 29th, following the lunar cycle.

This graphic lists some of the most famous and/or influential people born in the Year of the Snake, sourcing their birth year from Wikipedia.

Astrology is not science. But there is a long history of humans tracking the stars, seasons, and moon to attach meaning to their life.

Every Great Story Seems to Begin With a Snake

The youngest person on our list is Billie Eilish, born in 2001. The American musician became a global sensation in 2019 with her debut album’s single “Bad Guy.”

Twelve years before her, another couple of mega-successful people were born in 1989: Daniel Radcliffe and Taylor Swift.

Radcliffe is best known for his role as Harry Potter, though has since branched out into more indie films. As it happens J.K. Rowling—the author of Potter—was also born in the Year of the Snake (1965). Is this why snakes feature so prominently in the series?

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has possibly rewritten the economics of stadium shows, with her Eras Tour becoming the best-selling concert tour in history.

Turns Out, Snakes Are Cool?

People born in the Year of the Snake are said to have great wisdom, charm, and intuition. They’re also known to be mysterious, not allowing people to see their inner side.

The best jobs for Snakes are those that utilize their creativity and imagination.

While this isn’t exactly a science, some online sources say Snakes make the best pairs with Dragons and Roosters.

Perhaps the best thing to takeaway from all this however is that human beings are excellent at self-selection: the search for interpretations for that we hope to be true.

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Wondering about famous people born last year? Check out: A Collection of Influential People Born in a Year of the Dragon. Spoiler: There’s a couple of business magnates in there.

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2025-01-19 21:21:14

Ranked: Airlines with the Most Flight Cancellations

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Dealing with last-minute flight cancellations is incredibly frustrating for travellers, whether they’re flying back home for the holidays, travelling for work, or trying to make it in time for Taylor Swift’s highly-coveted Eras Tour.

Often times, cancellations are warranted due to unsafe flying conditions like dangerous weather, security concerns, or technical issues with aircraft.

However, some cancellations are within the airline’s control, such as those caused by staffing shortages, scheduling conflicts, or maintenance delays that could have been managed with better planning.

This graphic shows the top 15 airlines with the highest flight cancellation rates and their total number of flights in 2024. The data comes from Cirium.

Which Airlines Have the Highest Cancellation Rate?

Below, we show the 15 airlines with the highest cancellation rates, their country of origin, and their total flights in 2024.

Airline	Region	Country	Total Flights	Cancellation Rate
Dana Air	Middle East and Africa	Nigeria	2,396	33.9%
Lion Air	Asia Pacific	Indonesia	125,550	16.7%
Wings Air	Asia Pacific	Indonesia	62,176	16.3%
Air Austral	Middle East and Africa	France (Réunion)	7,628	14.9%
Chongqing Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	57,868	14.8%
Super Air Jet	Asia Pacific	Indonesia	89,453	14.7%
Air Seychelles	Middle East and Africa	Seychelles	16,069	10.1%
Batik Air	Asia Pacific	Indonesia	97,320	9.4%
China Express Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	131,928	7.7%
Winair	Latin America	Netherlands	25,802	6.3%
Cape Air	North America	United States	83,101	6.1%
Kenya Airways	Middle East and Africa	Kenya	46,578	4.9%
Ural Airlines	Europe	Russia	61,021	4.8%
Shenzhen Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	277,688	4.6%
Air China	Asia Pacific	China	612,920	4.1%

Dana Air had the highest cancellation rate among airlines tracked by Cirium, largely due to its suspension in April 2024 by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority following a runway incident. As of January 2025, the airline remains grounded pending safety and financial audits.

Most of the airlines with the highest cancellation rates are based in the Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa regions, with only one North American airline (Cape Air) and one European (Ural Airlines) among the list.

In 2024, Ural Airlines was added to the European Union’s sanctions list for allegedly supporting Russia’s military operations in Ukraine by transporting military personnel and establishing a special ticket-selling scheme with the Russian ministry of defence.

Smaller airlines that connect remote or island areas—such as Air Seychelles, Winair (Caribbean), Air Austral (Réunion and Indian Ocean islands), and Cape Air (U.S. and Caribbean)—often face higher cancellation rates due to challenges related to weather, infrastructure, and operational complexities.

Indonesian airlines, such as Lion Air, Wings Air, and Batik Air, also grapple with similar challenges of operating across an archipelago of over 17,000 islands and frequent extreme weather conditions like monsoons and volcanic eruptions.

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To learn more about the best airlines in the world, check out this graphic that visualizes the most punctual airlines of 2024.

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2025-01-19 03:23:13

The War in Ukraine: Which Countries Think It Will End in 2025?

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February 2025 marks three years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, escalating the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. At least 10,000 civilians, including more than 560 children, have been killed, and over 18,500 have been injured since the invasion began.

This graphic presents the results of a survey conducted by Ipsos, which asked people in different countries whether they believe the conflict in Ukraine will end in 2025.

Methodology

Ipsos surveyed 33 countries between Friday, October 25, and Friday, November 8, 2024. The survey included 23,721 adults aged 18 and older.

Most Are Pessimistic About Ukraine

The majority of respondents and countries chose “Unlikely”, meaning that they do not believe the war will end in 2025.

Country	Likely (%)	Unsure (%)	Unlikely (%)
China	59	12	29
Indonesia	56	12	32
India	51	14	35
Malaysia	48	20	32
Philippines	47	15	38
Thailand	36	17	47
Türkiye	34	11	55
South Africa	30	24	46
South Korea	29	19	52
Mexico	29	19	52
Ireland	27	15	58
Peru	26	28	46
Brazil	26	24	50
Poland	26	17	57
Chile	26	25	49
United States	26	22	52
Singapore	25	20	55
Romania	24	17	59
Italy	23	22	55
Spain	23	21	56
Hungary	23	25	52
Sweden	22	13	65
Switzerland	22	14	64
Colombia	21	28	51
Canada	19	22	59
Argentina	19	35	46
Germany	17	14	69
Australia	17	18	65
Great Britain	15	17	68
France	15	18	67

People in Belgium and the Netherlands are the most pessimistic about the war’s resolution.

Meanwhile, China and Indonesia have the highest share of respondents who believe the war will end this year.

In the United States, 52% said it is unlikely the war will end this year, while 26% believe in a resolution, and 22% remain unsure. President-elect Donald Trump has stated during his campaign that he would take the necessary steps to restore peace and limit the cost of U.S. involvement in foreign wars.

Learn More on the Voronoi App 

If you enjoyed this topic, check out this graphic that visualizes the top 10 donors to Ukraine between Jan 24, 2022, and July 31, 2023.

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2025-01-18 21:12:55

Charted: UN Member States Not Recognized by Other Members

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There are currently 193 member states in the United Nations. And despite the UN granting membership by recognizing sovereignty, not all nations recognize each other individually.

This chart by creator Julie Peasley, breaks down the complex geopolitics at play. To read it: follow the arrow from one country to the other UN member that they do not recognize.

The creator chose to limit this visualization to UN member states only and not include:

• Observer states (i.e. Palestine)
• Partially recognized states (i.e. Kosovo, Cook Islands, Niue)
• Countries not recognized by the UN (i.e. Taiwan, Western Sahara)

The Murky Waters of International Relations

A brief glance at the chart shows two countries drawing the most diplomatic ire: China and Israel.

Briefly speaking, many Pacific and Atlantic islands do not recognize China, and most of the Muslim world doesn’t recognise Israel.

UN Member State	Does Not Recognize
Pakistan	Armenia, Israel
Belize	China, Israel
Bhutan	China
Eswatini	China
Guatemala	China
Haiti	China
Saint Kitts and Nevis	China
Saint Lucia	China
Saint Vincent…	China
The Marshall Islands	China
Palau	China
Paraguay	China
Tuvalu	Cyprus
Türkiye	Israel
Afghanistan	Israel
Algeria	Israel
Bangladesh	Israel
Bolivia	Israel
Brunei	Israel
Comoros	Israel
Cuba	Israel
Djibouti	Israel
Indonesia	Israel
Iran	Israel
Iraq	Israel
Kuwait	Israel
Lebanon	Israel
Libya	Israel
Malaysia	Israel
Maldives	Israel
Mali	Israel
Mauritania	Israel
Nicaragua	Israel
Niger	Israel
North Korea	Israel
Oman	Israel
Qatar	Israel
Saudi Arabia	Israel
Somalia	Israel
Syria	Israel
Tunisia	Israel
Venezuela	Israel
Yemen	Israel
Japan	North Korea

The China bloc is explained by Beijing’s stance: no state can recognize both the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the same time.

As a result, all the countries here who don’t recognize China, currently see Taiwan as a sovereign country.

Finally, animosity around Israel’s recognition stems from the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Most Arab nations opposed the partition of the British Mandate of Palestine and invaded Israel, leading to the 1948 war.

At various times, different Arab countries have spoken in favor of normalizing relations, on the condition that Israel withdraw from Palestinian territories.

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Julie Peasley is a prolific creator, and placed as runner-up in Voronoi’s Visual of the Year 2024. If you like big visualizations that can be dived into, check out: Political Leaning in the U.S. by Occupation.

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2025-01-18 02:41:20

What Americans Predict Will Happen in 2025

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The year 2025 begins with a new president taking office, a ceasefire in Gaza, and wildfires causing extensive destruction in Los Angeles—all within the first month. So, what can we expect from the rest of the year?

This graphic presents predictions for 2025 on various topics, based on a survey conducted by Ipsos between October 25 and November 8, 2024, in the United States.

What Will 2025 Bring?

Below is the full table of data presented in the visualization:

Highlights from the survey include:

• Americans foresee an increase in extreme weather events in 2025. A majority (56%) also expect immigration to rise, despite Trump’s promises to deport illegal immigrants and impose taxes on products from Mexico and Canada if neighboring countries don’t improve border security.
• Most respondents also anticipate their personal data being leaked on the internet and believe that unemployment will increase.
• Only 2 in 10 Americans think the conflicts in the Middle East will end in 2025 (noting that the survey was conducted before the Gaza ceasefire agreement). Additionally, 3 in 10 Americans believe the war in Ukraine will conclude this year.
• Finally, 63% of respondents feel it is unlikely that people will become more tolerant in 2025.

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If you enjoyed this chart, check out this graphic that shows the countries most exposed to potential immigration policy changes under the Trump presidency.

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2025-01-17 23:44:49

Ranked: America’s Most Affordable Cities Going Into 2025

This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources.

Most Americans know living costs vary widely across the country, with the coasts being significantly more expensive than Middle America.

From rent and groceries to gas, the Midwest often stands out for its affordability. But just how far does this pattern extend?

To find out, we ranked the 25 most affordable cities among America’s 50 largest, based on average monthly household spending on 10 common bills.

Data is sourced from payment platform Doxo’s annual report tracking household expenditure.

America’s Least Expensive City: Detroit

Detroit, still home to America’s big three automakers, is the most affordable large American city.

Households in Detroit spend about $1,600 a month, almost $100 less than second-ranked Cleveland, Ohio. This is also the largest gap between cities on this list.

As previously suspected, America’s most affordable large cities are clustered in the Midwest (particularly around the Great Lakes) and the South.

In fact, only five cities on the entire list are not in one of the two regions. Of them, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($2,060/month) is the only one that can be considered on the seaboard.

But of course, just dollars spent isn’t everything.

By looking at the share of monthly income put towards these bills, new patterns emerge.

For example, Detroit households spent nearly half of their monthly income on these bills, far more than 25th ranked Fort Worth households (37%).

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So which cities spend the most on bills? Check out: America’s Least Affordable Cities Going Into 2025 for a breakdown.

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