Previously I shared a map of the most common second languages (excluding Spanish) in each of the 50 US states. Since publishing that map I’ve been looking for something like it for Europe. Until recently, the best I could do was a map of the EU identifying the percentage of… Read more“Map Monday, the second languages of Europe”
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Map Monday, Soda, Pop, Coke, what do you call soft drinks?
Soft drinks, defined as non-alcoholic flavored beverages, have been around for centuries. Some of the earliest concoctions to fall into the category of soft drinks include fruit-flavored cordials from the 16th and 17th centuries. Something called a ‘water imperial’ consisting of a sweetened lemon drink with cream of tartar was… Read more“Map Monday, Soda, Pop, Coke, what do you call soft drinks?”
Map Monday, On location with James Bond films
James Bond films (only later did I discover the books) were a mainstay of my childhood fantasy world. When I was younger the cars, gadgets, exotic locations, and action scenes drove my interest. Together with my friends I would roam the neighborhood fighting SPECTRE, Goldfinger, and Oddjob. The only thing… Read more“Map Monday, On location with James Bond films”