The New York Times is known for their groundbreaking #dataviz but what I really admire is how they have refined the basics to an exquisite level.

Look at this simple bar #chart:

- Category labels in bars
- Dual tints in each bar
- Bold text for the two leaders
- Right alignment of values and their title
- Elegant fine horizontal lines
- Enlightening annotation
- Medium grey for source

So clear yet few achieve this level of polish.