On average what’s the coldest day of the year? In the northern hemisphere, winter begins on the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. Actually, it’s not the shortest day, but rather the day where the sun is above the horizon for the fewest hours. FWIW, this… Read more“Map Monday, When Can You Expect the Coldest Day of the Year?”
Category: Science
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, Continental Drift & the Future
Continental drift, if you’ve been reading these blogs since the early days, you may recall an early Map Monday post about Pangea. It featured the ancient supercontinent with modern political boundaries superimposed on top. It also included a somewhat forced reference to the Crosby, Stills, and Nash song Marrakech Express…. Read more“Map Monday, Continental Drift & the Future”