Is there an interactive version of this infographic?

I think there is one on the Big History Project website. Check over there.

Whey does the timeline have those stair step/bends in it?

I think it's like your looking at the stairs from a bird's eye view. There are stairs because it is a metaphor. 13.7 billion years ago is the farthest away because you always start with the bottom or base then you work your way up. It's kinda like a many layered cake. You start with the bottom layer and then you keep building up, you know.

I cant see the picture very well. Can I enlarge it?

I think the easiest way to enlarge it is to use the version that's here: https://bighistoryproject.app.box.com/s/0xzkqd5foq5tcfz69231 (see also the reply from Eric Waldstein for the question below this one)

Is there any way to determine the location of the big bang by the direction the galaxies are traveling, plane of rotation of the galaxies, etc.?

The Big Bang didn't occur in a location, because spacetime did not exist yet.

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Course: Big History Project > Unit 1

Lesson 5: Other Materials

ACTIVITY: Infographic — Timeline

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From the Big Bang to modern day, the Big History Timeline covers it all. You may find it helpful to refer back to the timeline as you progress through this course.

Download the PDF of Big History Timeline infographic (Note: PDF is 16MB and may take some time to download depending on your connection speed.)

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When exactly did planet earth form?
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  the timeline places that at 4.5 billion years ago.
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