Gerrymandering is the art of drawing political boundaries to benefit a particular party. The term traces its origins to early 19th century machinations of Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry. In 1812 the governor approved the creation of convoluted districts that benefited his party. One of the districts wrapped around the city… Read more“Map Monday, gerrymandering US congressional districts”
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Map Monday, unnatural ways Americans die abroad
How do Americans die abroad? With few exceptions (baby animals, grandmothers, and cat videos come to mind) humans seem predisposed to prefer bad news. Even the aforementioned triumvirate of feel good stories rarely serve as lead stories. Bad news gets top billing. The cute stuff sits on the back page… Read more“Map Monday, unnatural ways Americans die abroad”
Map Monday, lactose intolerance around the world
When I was younger I never heard of lactose intolerance. In recent years it has become almost common place. Grocery store aisles contain dozens of “safe” dairy products and aids for digesting natural dairy foods. The condition is so well known that it’s become a comedic tool in popular TV… Read more“Map Monday, lactose intolerance around the world”