Obesity, smoking, and substance abuse are the unholy trinity of self-inflicted health crises in the modern world. Obesity occupies a unique position among these three vices. The Good – Smoking Declines No one advocates taking up smoking to improve your health. According to the American Lung Association in my lifetime… Read more“Map Monday, Obesity a Growing Problem in US States & Territories”
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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?”
Map Monday, Dog Days of Summer in the US
We’re entering the Dog Days of Summer, but where does that come from? When I was a little kid, I thought it referred to dogs panting. I grew up in Virginia where high humidity and temps near 90° F (32° C) were common during summer afternoons. We adjusted by wearing… Read more“Map Monday, Dog Days of Summer in the US”