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”
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Map Monday, Land Use in the US
The US Department of Agriculture tracks land use within the United States. As its name implies, the USDA’s primary responsibility covers agriculture such as crops, livestock, and timber. Their surveys include details within each of those categories. For example, what types of crops and the uses of them. What you… Read more“Map Monday, Land Use in the US”
Map Monday, Cheese in Europe
Cheese is a food derived from the milk of animals such as cows, goats, sheep, and buffalo. Cheesemaking requires the separation of the milk into solids (curd) and liquids (whey). The most common method sours the milk and adds rennet. The souring can be done with a simple acid, e.g.,… Read more“Map Monday, Cheese in Europe”