Voter turnout refers to the percentage of those eligible to vote who exercise that privilege. With the US national election tomorrow, it seemed an appropriate topic for this blog. Before we get to the featured map, I thought a little history might (or might not) be interesting. Early Forms of… Read more“Map Monday, Democracy a Brief History with a Map of World Voter Turnout”
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Map Monday, Witches more than a Popular Halloween Costume
Witches remain one of the go-to costumes for Halloween. Pop culture superstars like this year’s favorite Barbie occasionally rule the roost, but they lack the staying power of vampires, ghosts, ghouls, and witches. While these enduring costumes have also enjoyed brief fad status through movies, books, and TV shows, they… Read more“Map Monday, Witches more than a Popular Halloween Costume”
Map Monday, What’s the Tallest Waterfall East of the Rocky Mountains?
What’s the tallest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains? It sounds like a simple question. Measure the altitude at the top of the falls, the bottom, and subtract the latter from the former. Easy peasy, right? It’s a little more complicated than it sounds. Niagara Falls One of the most… Read more“Map Monday, What’s the Tallest Waterfall East of the Rocky Mountains?”