Why do we wear Halloween costumes? Children, and increasingly adults, love to dress up for Halloween. Trick-or-treating was always one of my favorite events. What’s not to like about pretending to be a pirate, superhero, or some undead incarnation? Add to that the appeal of free candy (at least in… Read more“Map Monday, Most Popular Halloween Costumes in each State”
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Map Monday, Natural Range of Budgerigar Parakeets
Budgerigar parakeets or ‘budgies’ as they’re often called are the most common pet bird in Europe and North America. In fact, they may well be the most popular pet after dogs and cats. Oddly, they achieved this status relatively quickly. While humans have kept pet birds for thousands of years,… Read more“Map Monday, Natural Range of Budgerigar Parakeets”
Map Monday, Paid Vacation Days by Country
Mandatory paid vacation days or holidays for those of you in the UK vary greatly by country. Excluding sick days, parental leave, and other health-related pay, these types of pay fall into two categories. Paid Vacation Days While rules vary from place to place and among employers, these days correspond… Read more“Map Monday, Paid Vacation Days by Country”