The Sacred Orders of Geek [Infographic]

Spawned from the union of yesterday's memes and obsessive technophiles, the mythical empire of Geekdom has been steadily expanding for decades, evolving and diversifying at each turn. Though hailing from different territories of geek, each new variety marches under the same banner. Check out some of the diverse inhabitants of Geektopia and see where you fit in.

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Why WoW might get you more dates than an online dating site [infographic]

You might not play online games like World of Warcraft with the intention of meeting your soulmate, but according to recent studies—you’re more likely to meet your love match in a virtual fantasy world than an online dating network. And according to the studies aggregated in the infographic below, the meaningful connections gamers make over online adventures go a lot further toward relationship building.

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Hilarious Vintage Comic Book Covers

The cards depict comic book covers from the 1960s through the 1980s, featuring favorite characters ranging from Superman to Batman.


















































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Geeks vs. Nerds [Infographic]

We cover geek culture on this blog, but perhaps you’re wondering if there’s a difference between being a geek and being a nerd. One infographic attempts to answer the question.

While in the past, “geek” was an insult, being a word that originally referred to circus performers who bit heads off of chickens. But now being a geek is a point of pride for some people. It’s the reason this blog exists.

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