Time zones, for most of human existence they didn’t matter. The most important points in time were sunrise, sunset, and noon when the Sun reached its highest point in the sky. Since the Earth is a sphere rotating on its axis as it orbits the Sun, these events are location… Read more“Map Monday, Time Zones where did they come from?”
Category: Science
Map Monday, What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day. Think about it. An entire social and economic system of dances, chocolate, jewelry, naughty gifts, and more tied to one day. People spend hours (okay minutes for you procrastinators) agonizing over how best to demonstrate their love for their significant other. Those without partners convince themselves that the… Read more“Map Monday, What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day?”
Map Monday, Most Impactful Invention by US State
What’s the most impactful invention from your state? Before we answer that question, lets look at some of history’s most impactful inventions. When asked about the most impactful invention, many archeologists choose agriculture. Farming generated a more stable food supply which permitted populations to grow. While most people worked the… Read more“Map Monday, Most Impactful Invention by US State”