These Are a Few Of My Favorite Things

Data nerd link dump!

1. Hans Rosling's website is an intuitive way to visualize world data
2. Not as intuitive, but nonetheless very powerful, are these online apps that lets you slice and dice US census data, Current Population Survey Data, and general attitude survey data going way back to 1972. Want to know how college-educated women view abortion during the past 40 years? This is how you find out.
3. Google Insight. What to know what is a hotter search term in Washington, fish taco or California roll? This is how you find out.