The burden of military expenditures varies greatly from country to country. In absolute terms, military spending is concentrated in a small number of nations. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the US (39%) and China (13%) account for just over half of the $2.24 Trillion the world… Read more“Map Monday, Countries with No Defense Spending”
Map Monday, Veterans Day Facts and History
Veterans Day is a US federal holiday celebrated on 11 November. Unlike Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) which honors those who died in military service, Veterans Day commemorates anyone who has served on active duty. While you will have to work and the USPS will deliver mail, there… Read more“Map Monday, Veterans Day Facts and History”
Map Monday, Which US States Report the most Ghost Sightings?
A ghost is the spirit or soul of a dead person that retains a connection to the world of the living. They’re typically described as barely visible wispy versions of their living selves. Besides ghosts, they’re also referred to as phantoms, apparitions, specters, spooks, spirits, shades, and numerous other names…. Read more“Map Monday, Which US States Report the most Ghost Sightings?”