They say the only things certain in life are death and taxes. This blog has already featured several posts about death including: leading causes of death by state, unnatural ways Americans die abroad, and even how major diseases traveled the globe. Now that I’m sitting down to talk with my wife about… Read more“Map Monday, Local Tax Burden in Each US State”
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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”