How Luxembourg Lost Three-Quarters of Its Territory
Luxembourg today is just a quarter of its original size. Three territorial splits between 1659 and 1839 gave away most of its land to neighboring countries.
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Do Europeans Feel Richer or Poorer Than They Are?
Do Europeans see themselves as wealthier or poorer than they actually are? A fascinating map compares self-perception with financial data, revealing cultural, economic, and social security influences.
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How to Become U.S. President with Less Than 23% of the Votes
A fascinating map shows how a candidate could win the U.S. presidency with just 22.9% of the vote by securing key states with the highest electoral votes per population ratio.
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The Gambia – The World’s Most Bizarrely Shaped Country
Why does The Gambia look so strange on a map? Explore the historical and colonial reasons behind The Gambia’s narrow, elongated shape, how it’s divided administratively, and how this unusual geography affects the country’s economy and development.
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How English Borrowed Words from Around the World
English is a true melting pot of languages. Explore a fascinating map that reveals the global origins of common English words, from “bikini” to “moose.”
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Global Trade Dominance: How China Overtook the EU from 2000 to 2024
Global trade has shifted dramatically over the past two decades. China’s trade volume surpassed the EU’s by 2024, making it the top trading partner for much of the world. Explore the data and key factors behind this transformation.
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Why (Almost) Every Country Switched to the Metric System—and Who Still Holds Out
Most of the world uses the metric system, but it wasn’t always this way. This post explores the history of measurement systems, why countries switched, and which ones still hold onto alternatives like the imperial system.
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Europe’s Declining Cradles: Mapping the 2025 Fertility Crisis
From Monaco’s statistical anomaly to Ukraine’s concerning low, our detailed analysis of Europe’s 2025 fertility rates reveals a continent facing profound demographic challenges. What’s driving this population decline, and can anything reverse this trajectory?
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Exploring the Landscape of Private Prisons in the United States
This article examines the distribution of private prisons in the U.S., compares their performance to state-run facilities, and delves into the reasons behind varying state adoption rates.
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Should Canada Become the 51st State? Survey Results and Historical Context
A new survey reveals how Canadians feel about the idea of joining the U.S. as the 51st state. Spoiler: most say no. But why? Let’s explore the history, identity, and relationship between Canada and the U.S.
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