Actually, now you mention it, I think I remember seeing the author of XKCD mention that he was inspired by Minard's diagram. I'm afraid your paper's too much f

Actually, now you mention it, I think I remember seeing the author of XKCD mention that he was inspired by Minard's diagram. I'm afraid your paper's too much for my brain on a Sunday morning, but the diagrams and typesetting look really well done :)