They say the only things certain in life are death and taxes. This blog has already featured several posts about death including: leading causes of death by state, unnatural ways Americans die abroad, and even how major diseases traveled the globe. Now that I’m sitting down to talk with my wife about… Read more“Map Monday, Local Tax Burden in Each US State”
Map Monday, What is Tornado Alley?
Tornado Alley is a non-scientific term used to describe an area in the US where tornadoes are frequent. By some estimates, as many as 25% of the world’s tornadoes form in Tornado Alley. Coined by two US Air Force meteorologists (Maj Ernest Fawbush & Captain Robert Miller) to describe their… Read more“Map Monday, What is Tornado Alley?”
Map Monday, Obesity a Growing Problem in US States & Territories
Obesity, smoking, and substance abuse are the unholy trinity of self-inflicted health crises in the modern world. Obesity occupies a unique position among these three vices. The Good – Smoking Declines No one advocates taking up smoking to improve your health. According to the American Lung Association in my lifetime… Read more“Map Monday, Obesity a Growing Problem in US States & Territories”