Channel Title: Data Is Beautiful Channel Description: This channel is my passion project taking us on a fun trip down memory lane together so we can relive the colorful events we all experienced. I am a first-year PhD student, data geek, who enjoys making visualizations as a hobby. I stumble upon numerous data while I research and I'm happy to share it with you. I read every suggestion you guys post. I appreciate your contributions! If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join If you want to use my videos elsewhere for educational purposes, drop me a line. For any other usage, you can embed the YouTube player. <video> How Couples Meet? Data from 1930 to 2024 Description: The timeline of trends in how couples first met and got to know one another, from 1930 to 2024, is based on a nationally representative survey of American adults. The historical methods of meeting through family, church, neighborhood, and primary or secondary school have all been declining sharply since 1940. The rapid rise of couples meeting online corresponds with the introduction of the World Wide Web after 1995 and the adoption of smartphones after 2007. The core of the data is based on a paper from Stanford University's Social Science Data and Software Social Science Data Collection. https://data.stanford.edu/hcmst2017 Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> World's Most Powerful Currency: Data from 1850 to 2024 Description: This analysis tracks the historical and contemporary rankings of the most held reserve currencies and metals in the world's central banks, covering the period from 1850 to 2024. The data is quantified in monetary value using U.S. dollars, reflecting the unadjusted volumes as reported. This method highlights the exponential growth of monetary mass over time without inflationary corrections. Rankings are determined by the aggregate volume of each currency and metal held globally, offering a precise view of their role in international reserves. The dataset is compiled from central bank reports across multiple countries, with the most recent insights drawn from World Bank statistics and related publications. The analysis includes major currencies like the U.S. dollar, euro, and historical powers like the British pound, alongside precious metals such as gold, which have long been integral to reserve strategies. This video offers a comprehensive perspective for professionals and enthusiasts interested in the evolution of global reserve holdings, combining historical depth with contemporary relevance. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> The Largest Armies in History from 1900 to 2024 Description: The count of military personnel for the years 1900 to 2024. Military personnel are defined as troops under the command of the national government and are maintained in a state of readiness for combat. Troops in the reserves (unless mobilized for wartime service), colonial forces, irregular units such as civil defense groups, frontier guards, gendarmerie, and other quasi-military organizations are excluded from this assessment. I categorized (colored) countries into three main groups, each of which currently holds a significant presence in the list, especially during recent years: Muslim countries, Southeast Asian countries, and the remaining nations worldwide. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! Data source: NMC (CINC) and state reports. ***** Hey everyone! I'm into number crunching, data, and cool visuals. If you like my stuff, support my channel, it can buy me another cup of coffee and a cookie for my baby girl Eva. </video> <video> Marvel Comics vs DC Comics: Blockbuster Battle 1979 - 2024 Description: The epic rivalry between DC and Marvel movies, comparing their worldwide box office revenue from 1979 to today. This video tracks the total ticket sales each franchise generated globally, with inflation-adjusted numbers to give a fair comparison across decades. That’s why you’ll see revenue bars shifting even after a movie is no longer in theaters. In compiling this data, I included every movie based on characters originating in DC and Marvel Comics, including adaptations of both traditional storylines and original stories developed specifically for the big screen. My calculations encompass reported domestic (US) and international ticket sales. Data is from reported sales sources of theatrical releases worldwide, providing an accurate, inflation-normalized perspective on the evolving financial success of DC and Marvel at the global box office. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Top Gold Medal Winners in Summer Games from 1896 to 2024 Description: An analysis of the countries with the highest number of gold medals in the Summer Olympic Games from 1896 to 2024. It tracks the progression of gold medal counts over the years, highlighting the dominant countries. Blue represents North and South American countries; black represents African countries; yellow represents Asian countries, Australia, and Oceania; grey represents European countries; and red represents countries that no longer exist. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Best-Selling Mobile Brands: Data from 1996 to 2024 Description: Timeline of the most popular mobile phone manufacturers (1996-2024). This video showcases the rise and fall of major mobile brands like Nokia, Samsung, Apple, and Huawei, ranked by annual global sales from 1996 to 2024. Watch how Nokia once dominated, only to be overtaken by Samsung and later challenged by Apple's iPhone revolution. Data is sourced from official annual sales reports and 10-K SEC filings, providing an accurate view of the shifting landscape in the mobile industry. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Most Popular Websites 1995 - 2023 Description: Updated timeline of the most visited websites on the Internet from 1995 to 2023. Two major updates: added more accurate and complete data from 1990s, added missing information for the last 3 years. Worldwide data based on websites traffic measured by monthly visits or sessions. Included both desktop and mobile sites visits. A visit is defined as a visit to a website where at least one page has been loaded. Data source: media benchmark and companies reports. As always your feedback is welcome. ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I am a first year PhD student, data geek and I love visualizations. 2022 UPDATE: I am now officially a program drop out and father of beautiful girl. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Most Popular Instant Messengers: Data from 1998 to 2024 Description: The ultimate timeline of the world's most popular instant messenger apps from 1998 to 2024. We dive deep into the evolution of chat software, starting with the iconic desktop messengers of the late 90s and early 2000s. Rankings are based on monthly active users (MAU) worldwide, focusing on apps where messaging is the core feature. Excluded are video conferencing tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. Data is sourced from market reports, press releases, and SEC filings. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Silicon Valley Booms: Data from 2004 to 2024 Description: In this video, I break down the top tech trends that have shaped Silicon Valley over the last 20 years, giving a clear look at how the industry has evolved. Here, I've constructed a proprietary Trend Index to quantify the rise and decline of key tech movements, from the early 2000s to the present. This index is built on two parameters: *Venture Capital Investments* - The amount of funding allocated by VC firms into startups across various categories. *Media Mentions* - The frequency of trend-specific mentions in influential tech media outlets such as TechCrunch, Wired, and The Verge. The index is normalized to 100, with 100 representing the highest possible hype level for any trend during a given period. Please note, there is potential for overlap between some trend categories due to naming conventions. Trends such as AI and Machine Learning may intersect, reflecting how technological terms are often grouped together by investors and media. Additionally, some trends, like the *Metaverse* showcase unique dynamics in my ranking. While there was little to no VC investment flowing to startups in this space (aside from Facebook's massive internal investment), the sheer amount of *media buzz* surrounding the topic propelled it to a high ranking, albeit a short-lived one. Conversely, topics such as Telecom maintained a relatively low profile in the press, yet the massive investments funneled into this sector significantly elevated its position in my index. All financial and media data used in this analysis is sourced from open datasets, ensuring transparency. If you are interested in accessing my underlying data and calculations for educational purposes, feel free to contact me directly. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Global Nuclear Arsenals Revealed: Data from 1945 to 2024 Description: The total number of nuclear weapons worldwide, divided by country, from 1945 to 2024. Methodology: Nuclear arsenals encompass both Fission Weapons (Atomic Bombs) and Thermonuclear Weapons (Hydrogen Bombs). Deployed across a diverse array of military applications: Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBMs), Battlefield Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Cruise Missiles, Atomic Demolition Munitions, Deep Penetration Bombs, and Anti-Satellite Weapons. For countries with undisclosed figures, the estimates of nuclear warheads are derived from the average projections of various research organizations. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> What are the World's Fastest Growing Religions? Data from 1930 to 2024 Description: The evolving popularity of world religions from 1930 to 2024. Major groups are broken down into subgroups with substantial followers. Note: Atheists aren't included to keep the graph balanced. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! Data source: Meta studies from various population censuses. ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024 Description: Here's a timeline of the longest-serving national leaders from 1939 to 2024. Methodology: Each year counts if a person held power for at least one calendar day during that year. The ruling leader is the highest-ranked political figure in a country as mandated by the constitution or, in practice, the most powerful person in the state, regardless of official title (e.g., the Putin-Medvedev case). Royal monarchies with absolute power are not included. Bar Colors: Western countries (Blue), African countries (Black), Asian countries (Yellow), Latin American countries (Green), Soviet Union and its former republics (Red). Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Who Funded President Elections? Biggest Money Donors 1990 - 2024 Description: Explore the evolving landscape of political contributions from 1990 to 2024, with a focus on high-impact business entities and influential figures who have directed substantial financial resources into the U.S. political system. This video examines the largest political donors, specifically focusing on businesses and individual business leaders who have mobilized funds through Political Action Committees (PACs) and specialized organizations to shape policies and align with their strategic business goals. This analysis excludes contributions from national labor unions, associations, and various other committee types to provide a focused look at business-driven financial flows. It's tracking trends over 24 trailing months, and captures shifts in funding patterns within the context of 4-year presidential, congressional, and Senate election cycles. The financial landscape changed dramatically following the landmark Citizens United v. FEC decision in 2010, which allowed exponential increases in corporate donations and expanded avenues for businesses to influence political discourse. Figures include both hard money, direct contributions to candidates regulated by federal limits, and soft money, unregulated funds given to political parties and organizations for activities indirectly supporting candidates. Each bar in chart reflects contributions to Democrat (Blue) and Republican (Red) candidates. Where entities donated to both sides, the visualization emphasizes the dominant funding direction. Cases where a single donor allocated more than 40% to each side are represented in both bars, highlighting bipartisan support. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Search Engine Wars: Data from 1995 to 2024 Description: The detailed analysis of global search engine usage trends over nearly three decades. The data represents the percentage of users worldwide who utilized specific search engines on desktop computers and mobile devices. For the early years, the data is sourced from company reports and various surveys. For later years, it relies on research from established data providers to ensure accuracy and coverage. This timeline highlights pivotal moments, from the dominance of early players like AltaVista and Yahoo! to Google's meteoric rise and the enduring presence of competitors like Bing, Baidu, and others. Your feedback is always welcome. Got topic suggestions? Drop me a message! ***** Hi, I'm Sasha. I crunch numbers, play with data, and create cool visuals. If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva. https://buymeacoffee.com/dataisbeautiful Get early access and behind-the-scenes content while supporting the channel! https://www.patreon.com/dataisbeautifulofficial Become a member to show your support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWbqlDAyJh2n8DN5X6NZyg/join </video> <video> Is Google a Monopoly? Here's What The Data Shows Description: An overview of search engine market share by major players like Google, Microsoft’s brands (MSN, Bing), and Yahoo, with data spanning from 1996 to 2024. The numbers represent the percentage of the search engine market share for domestic searches. This is my first-ever YouTube Shorts video! Let me know if you'd like to see more content in this format on the channel. Your feedback is always welcome. ***** Hello everyone! I'm into number crunching, data, and cool visuals. If you like my stuff, support my channel, it can buy me another cup of coffee and a cookie for my baby girl Eva. </video>

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This channel is my passion project taking us on a fun trip down memory lane together so we can relive the colorful events we all experienced.

I am a first-year PhD student, data geek, who enjoys making visualizations as a hobby. I stumble upon numerous data while I research and I'm happy to share it with you. I read every suggestion you guys post. I appreciate your contributions!

If you enjoy my work, a little support can get me a coffee and a cookie for my baby girl, Eva.
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