Marijuana is a relatively commonly used substance in the U.S. According to government estimates, 22.2 million American citizens have used it in the past.
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Traffic rules may vary considerably from one country to another. Right, and left-hand traffic, highest-posted speed limits, drink-driving laws: learn about your host country’s driving regulations.
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One thousand five hundred forty-three men and women have been executed in the U.S. since the 1970s, although executions have decreased dramatically over the past two decades. Most executions have been condensed to just a few U.S. states and a few outlier counties.
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From European capitals to Middle Eastern metropolises, laws about Islamic women’s headwear create a complex pattern across the map of the world. Our analysis reveals surprising trends, cultural shifts, and ongoing debates that shape these regulations globally.
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From California’s groundbreaking legislation to the EU’s comprehensive framework, net neutrality protections vary dramatically worldwide. Learn how different regions approach internet freedom and what it means for users.
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A striking world map reveals the 53 countries that have completely banned corporal punishment of children in all settings. This visualization highlights global progress in child protection while showing how much work remains to be done.
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From police force areas to regional statistics, this analysis shows how driving offenses have evolved across the UK, with striking differences between urban and rural areas.
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In 2025, 29 states now allow permitless or “constitutional” carry — a major shift in U.S. gun laws over the past two decades. The updated map shows where these laws apply, how states differ on open vs. concealed carry.
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The map is based on scoring in a number of categories, such as “Recognition of Marriage” and “Protected Class” (for
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The legal marriage age for girls varies greatly around the world, ranging from 9 in Iran to 20 in China.
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When the Supreme Court heard Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, America’s map of marriage equality looked nothing like the uniform landscape we see today. Some states had recognized same-sex marriages for over a decade. Others held firm to constitutional bans. Between these extremes lay a complex middle ground of legal limbo, stayed court decisions, and jurisdictional uncertainty. Understanding this geography helps us grasp just how fractured the legal landscape had been.
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Wyoming has kept the same cowboy emblem on its license plate every year since 1936. Delaware’s current design dates to 1959. Mapped across all 50 states, these small metal rectangles carry more history than most people expect.
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Ancient Rome taxed it and issued licenses for it. The Sumerians wrote about it on clay tablets in 2400 BCE. And yet in 2024, the world still runs six completely different legal frameworks for prostitution at the same time — ranging from full decriminalization in New Zealand to the death penalty in some jurisdictions.
Read more: How the World Regulates Prostitution