How much money does it take to buy happiness and retire early? When I was younger every kid knew the answer. All you needed was a million dollars. The thinking went that if you had that much money you could spend the royal sum of $100 a day for life… Read more“Map Monday, How much money to buy happiness and retire early?”
Map Monday, Bigfoot Sightings in North America
Bigfoot, often referred to as Sasquatch, is a large bipedal creature that stands between six and nine feet tall. Most sightings describe Bigfoot as an ape-like entity covered in dark brown or black hair. The creature’s name stems from the giant footprints – measuring as long as two feet (60… Read more“Map Monday, Bigfoot Sightings in North America”
Map Monday, Antietam, inflection point for US Civil War
The Battle of Antietam is often cited as the bloodiest day in American history. Strictly speaking, this isn’t true. The hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas killed more Americans than the battle. It is the bloodiest single day of combat in US history. While more Americans died in four other civil… Read more“Map Monday, Antietam, inflection point for US Civil War”