Global rat distribution map
Rats are medium-sized, long-tailed mammal species. The best-known rat species are the black rat and the brown rat. Today rats have conquered all continents of our planet.
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The Well-Being Map
The Well-Being Map is an online visualization tool that displays measurements of various characteristics for each U.S. county. For characteristics
Read MoreWhere is [country]?
Where is Iran? Based on a poll carried out by Morning Consult, just 23 percent of voters could correctly identify
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Personal Income by U.S. County mapped
In 2020, personal income increased in 3,040 U.S. counties, decreased in 69, and was unaffected in 3. Personal revenue grew 6.4% in the metropolitan part of the U.S. and rose 7.6% in the nonmetropolitan part.
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Korean War (1950 – 1953)
In 1945, Korea got split in half. Five years later, war broke out. Twenty-one countries sent soldiers. Close to 4 million people died. The fighting ended in 1953 but the war never did.
Read MoreThe Most Googled Car or Truck in Every U.S. State
Source: goldeagle.com
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The Irish in America
The first major wave of Irish immigrants to America occurred in the 18th century. Many were Scots-Irish Presbyterians fleeing religious persecution in Ireland and settled in the Appalachian region. The larger wave of Irish Catholic immigration began in the mid-19th century due to the Great Famine (1845-1852), a devastating potato blight that caused mass starvation and forced millions to seek a new life in America. Upon arrival, these immigrants faced prejudice and discrimination due to their religion, poverty, and perceived lower social status.
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