Cities are the economic engines of modern civilization. More than half of the world’s population lives in urban centers. Cities produce as much as 80% of the world’s GDP. Even more astounding, cities with populations over 1 million create more than half of the world’s GDP. Earliest Cities The earliest… Read more“Map Monday, Cities with Populations Over 1 Million”
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Map Monday, When do Kids Stop Believing in Santa Claus
In my house, he’s known as Santa Claus, but others know him as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and at least a dozen other names. A favorite of children and if truth be told of many adults, in one magical night this fictional (?) character delivers gifts across the… Read more“Map Monday, When do Kids Stop Believing in Santa Claus”
Map Monday, Witches more than a Popular Halloween Costume
Witches remain one of the go-to costumes for Halloween. Pop culture superstars like this year’s favorite Barbie occasionally rule the roost, but they lack the staying power of vampires, ghosts, ghouls, and witches. While these enduring costumes have also enjoyed brief fad status through movies, books, and TV shows, they… Read more“Map Monday, Witches more than a Popular Halloween Costume”