StatsFind regularly publishes blogs that cover a range of statistics-related subjects. We include trending topics and items from the “Find the Firsts” series.
A simple explanation of the metaverse
People may believe the metaverse is synonymous with “The Matrix” or “Surrogates.” Are they far off? Here is a simple explanation of the metaverse, with the who, what, when, how, and whys. Then, you decide if and how you fit … Continued
What is mixed reality, and how does it affect you?
In 2022, virtual reality headset sales in the United States amounted to $4.3 million. This figure shows the rise in popularity of virtual and augmented reality. However, have you heard of mixed reality (MR)? What is mixed reality? Does it … Continued
Web statistics 2023
StatsFind Annual Report – The State of the World Wide Web Welcome to the second annual report on the State of the World Wide Web from StatsFind where we highlight web statistics for 2023! While there is plenty of Internet-related … Continued
How many websites are there in the world? – A Daily Calculator
The exact number of websites in the world is impossible to know for sure. Estimates range from anywhere between 1.5 billion to over 2 billion functional websites. This large number is due to a few factors: increased web hosting options, … Continued
What’s the difference between augmented and virtual reality?
Augmented and virtual reality are among the most talked-about technologies, but they’re not the same. We’ll discuss the difference between augmented and virtual reality and help you decide which is best for your needs. But first, a little history of … Continued
What is social selling? Should you be doing it?
In the past, businesses relied solely on cold calls and emails to create leads and sales. However, social selling has become vital for sales professionals in today’s digital age. So what is social selling? We’ll answer that question and dig … Continued
The stories behind the first policewomen in the United States
In the early days of law enforcement in America, women didn’t receive the opportunity to become police officers, primarily due to cultural and societal norms that relegated women to a domestic sphere, not seeing them as capable of fulfilling law … Continued
Kubernetes vs Docker: The ultimate guide to understanding the difference
In software development and deployment, two big names constantly get thrown around: Kubernetes and Docker. It’s no wonder many people are confused about the difference between the two – especially given how often developers use them interchangeably. Are they the … Continued
10 Surprising stats about the first computers
The first computers are nothing like the ones we know today. Modern computers have changed so much that it’s hard to believe that they started as massive machines that took up an entire room! Here are ten surprising stats about … Continued
A simple explanation of Kubernetes (with illustrations)
You’ve heard the term Kubernetes or K8s all around you, and maybe someone explained to you what it is and why it’s helpful, but you’re still feeling confused. Worry not! We’ll provide a super simple explanation of Kubernetes and include … Continued
Is the pandemic over? The public and experts weigh in
bar graph depicting the ratio of yes to no answers when asked, “is the pandemic over?”
What’s an intrapreneur? Could that be you?
We may know what an entrepreneur is, but perhaps we’re scratching our heads about what’s an intrapreneur. Intrapreneurs have the potential to reap the same benefits as entrepreneurs but without financial risk. So, understanding who can become an intrapreneur is … Continued
Travelers’ top 10 favorite countries to visit in the world (2022)
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” While we can’t trace the origin of this quote, these words ring true. Whether catching up on much-needed relaxation on a beach, indulging in a rejuvenating mud … Continued
Sobering Russia-Ukraine War Statistics
UPDATED JULY 26, 2022 The world has its eyes turned to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Millions have fled the country. And as the military conflict continues and civilian casualties increase, people feel the emotional and economic impacts across the globe. … Continued
Monkeypox statistics: What do they mean for you?
On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). What is a PHEIC, and can monkeypox statistics suggest a course of action for us? We reviewed the latest information from … Continued
A brief history of the euro
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the euro hit a one-to-one exchange rate with the dollar. This ratio between the two currencies hasn’t existed since December 2002. So, StatsFind investigated the history of the euro. When and why did the euro … Continued
What are the top ten favorite American foods?
What’s your favorite food? You know, the one where you take one bite, and your body instantly relaxes. Maybe later you regret it but, at that moment, you’re in your happy place. How many people share your opinion of that … Continued
How many influencer levels are there?
Before 2016, the word influencer wasn’t in the dictionary. Now, it has a $13.8 billion market value. So, StatsFind asks: Who was the first influencer? How many influencer levels are there? Understanding the influencer market’s history and the various audience … Continued
The modern employee experience: What does it look like?
To say that the workplace is different after the pandemic is an understatement. But, let’s get a little more granular into the modern employee experience. Where do people work nowadays? How satisfied are employees with their company’s digital tools? How … Continued
Stock market firsts: 3 milestones in the history of stocks
There are currently 60 stock exchanges globally, with a total value of 69 trillion USD. So, Find the Firsts digs into its past to uncover stock market firsts. Let’s begin by understanding what a stock market is. Highlights: A share … Continued
The up-to-date COVID-19 and Omicron variant statistics
UPDATED MAY 15, 2022 After two years, the COVID-19 virus continues to mutate and the recent highly contagious Omicron variant continues to impact the world. We present the newest information on COVID-19 and Omicron variant statistics. This post reviews data … Continued
Statistics on the first black hole discovered in our galaxy
Thursday, May 12, 2022, was an exciting day in the scientific community and for anyone who loves space, science, and science fiction. Members of the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration (EHTC) revealed images of the first black hole discovered in our … Continued
Favorite on-screen versions of iconic DC characters
For almost 85 years, we’ve seen iconic DC characters in print and on-screen. So, StatsFind conducted a survey to answer the question: Who’s your favorite actor portrayal of these legendary DC characters? Methodology StatsFind invited participants via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, … Continued
A brief look at Internet firsts
The Internet was born in 1991, and there are currently 4.8 billion Internet users globally. So, Find the Firsts searched for the Internet firsts – milestones in Internet history. We’ll answer questions like what was the first thing sold on … Continued
What was the first recorded cyberattack?
In 2021, there were 5.3 trillion computer intrusion attempts globally. Given that there are approximately 8 billion people on the planet, each person gets almost two unauthorized access attempts each day. Since malicious intrusion attempts are a form of cyberattack, … Continued
The first video game ever played
There are currently 3.24 billion video gamers in the world. In the United States, the top-selling video game for 2021 was Call of Duty: Vanguard. And video gaming will be a USD 268.8 billion industry by 2025. So, Find the … Continued
21 U.S. Supreme Court Statistics
The United States is getting ready to appoint the next judge to the nation’s highest court. So, let’s examine U.S. Supreme Court statistics throughout the country’s history. Intro: The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest tribunal in the country for … Continued
How profitable businesses apply customer experience statistics
Which deserves more focus: acquiring customers or retaining them? Successful companies know to focus on both and leverage customer experience statistics to accomplish the work. Since acquiring new customers means business growth while retaining current customers means recurring revenue, learning … Continued
8 Simple tricks to combat inflation
As of March 10, 2022, the national average for gasoline reached USD 4.32, the highest price in U.S. history. Furthermore, prices of other goods and services are up 7.9%, the highest inflation rate in 40 years. How can we combat … Continued
5 intriguing statistics about Ukraine
The world’s attention has turned to Ukraine as Russian forces attempt to overtake the country. So, what do we know about this land and its people? Let’s look at enriching statistics about Ukraine. Highlights: Ukraine is the second-largest country in … Continued
What’s the first city in the United States?
The year 2021 marked the 500th anniversary of the oldest city in the United States. What is it? “Find the firsts” answers the question: “What’s the first city in the United States?” Key takeaways: In this article, “the first city” … Continued
What are firmographics, psychographics, and technographics?
We’ve heard of demographics and geographics, but what are firmographics, psychographics, and technographics? Why do they matter? Businesses value data-driven marketing and creating personalized customer experiences. Statistics from firmographics, psychographics, and technographic allow them to do just that. Let’s start … Continued
Who was the first computer programmer?
Computer programming is everywhere. It’s in phones, cars, airplanes, TVs, and even household appliances. Rockets that go to Mars contain programming. So, who was the first computer programmer? Given the legacy created by the first computer programmer, let’s get to … Continued
A look at 3 COVID mental health treatments: Do they help?
Recent mental health statistics are sobering, especially since there is no evidence that the pandemic is waning. Instead of focusing on grim mental health statistics, we present the latest statistics regarding helpful COVID mental health treatments. About four in ten … Continued
COVID-19 mental health statistics: What the numbers uncover
Twenty-five months have passed since COVID-19 first appeared. Actions to reduce transmission such as physical distancing, isolating at home, masking, and decreased socialization have led to increases in stress, depression, and anxiety. We present a sampling of the latest COVID-19 … Continued
Four mcommerce statistics to leverage in 2022
Thinking back to your last purchase, which device did you use to make the order? If it was a mobile phone, your transaction is among almost 75% of all ecommerce retail sales made by phone or tablet worldwide. What can … Continued
Who was the first superhero in comics?
With the superhero genre so prevalent in movies and TV shows, have you ever wondered, “Who was the first superhero in comics?” Since 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought us 27 movies and 25 TV Shows. Since 2013, the … Continued
What can we learn from COVID home collection statistics?
As of December 9, 2021, the FDA authorized 422 tests and sample collection devices under emergency use authorization (EUAs). Of those, at least 67 are COVID home collection samples. StatsFind compiled COVID home collection statistics from these approved tests to … Continued
COVID at-home test statistics: What do they reveal?
On December 2, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled his COVID-19 winter plan to make at-home testing more available than ever to the U.S. population. With this in mind, let’s look at COVID at-home test statistics to determine their accuracy. … Continued
Social proof: When psychology and statistics drive marketing
What does choosing to stay at a five-star hotel and your friends making you join a line dancing class have in common? They are both forms of social proof. Understanding the concept of social proof is valuable since businesses leverage … Continued
Are COVID booster statistics proving efficacy?
Learning about COVID booster statistics is vital because this information will aid your personal decision on the best booster to protect yourself against the virus. For instance, according to Science Direct, “the antibody levels declined at 12 weeks and six … Continued
The First Recording of a Human Voice
What was the first recording of a human voice? What did they say? Who recorded it? When did they record it? How did they record it?! Find the Firsts takes on the topic: the first recording of a human voice. … Continued
StatsFind asks: What counts as a statistic?
Let’s get back to basics and ask the questions: What’s a statistic? Why are statistics vital? What information counts as a statistic? This post will define and explain what constitutes a statistic and underline its value to daily life. We … Continued
The first book ever written
Find the Firsts is a series from StatsFind where we dig through history, discovering exciting firsts. The first blog in this series will start with the first book ever written: The Epic of Gilgamesh. Let’s get started! Highlights: Determining the … Continued
