How International Phone Codes Map Our Connected World
Why do you dial +44 for the UK but +81 for Japan? Explore the fascinating hidden map of international phone codes that connects our world.
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Divisions of Islam in the world
The divisions within Islam have historically emerged due to theological, political, and jurisprudential differences among its followers, leading to the formation of distinct branches or sects. The two primary branches of Islam are Sunni and Shia, each representing a significant portion of the Muslim population worldwide. These divisions originated in the early years of Islam, rooted in disagreements over leadership succession following the death of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.
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Youngest Marriage Age Allowed in the U.S.
The minimum marriage age in the U.S. is set by each state, either by statute or where the common law applies. The prevailing marriage age is 18 years in all U.S. states except Nebraska, where the general marriage age is 19, and Mississippi, where the prevalent marriage age is 21.
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The world’s most streamed artists on YouTube
In 2022, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) acknowledged that YouTube is now one of the “pillars in people’s music discovery.” And they created a framework for the official pop charts worldwide to include YouTube plays in their estimates. So which music — new and old — are the listenerships from country to country discovering? And then sticking on replay, free from the risk of wearing out the record?
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Human Climate Niche Mapped
Homo sapiens, like every other organism on our planet, has its own niche. A comfortable temperature for humans ranges from 17°C to 24°C (62.6 to 75.2 °F). Within that temperature span, the ideal, especially for young and older people, is 22 to 23 °C (72 to 73°F), but it could be some degrees lower with high humidity and some degrees higher with low humidity.
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Horses Across America: A Visual Journey Using USDA Census Data
Explore America’s equestrian landscape with maps showcasing horse distribution across counties, from top regions like Kentucky to equine density in Texas.
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Gasoline or Petrol or Essence or Benzene?
In various countries around the world, the terminology for the fuel commonly used in internal combustion engines varies based on their native languages. The most common terms are “gasoline,” “petrol,” “essence,” and “benzene.”
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The Best and Worst U.S. cities for Skin Health Mapped
We’ve all had those daytimes when our skin is not looking its best, despite doing all the right things to maintain it healthy and happy. Tons of things can impact our skin from the inside out, like health conditions and hormonal changes, but if you’re having a problem with your skin, it might also be down to some environmental factors at play where you reside.
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The World’s Minority Indigenous Peoples
The World Bank defines Indigenous Peoples as distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live or from which they have been displaced.
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The Most Loved and Hated Cryptocurrency in Every Country and State
The last 10 years have been transformational for cryptocurrency, moving from an experimental idea in which the overwhelming bulk of early projects failed to a mainstream alternative to traditional investment where 1/3 of American small companies accept its currencies as payment for goods and services.
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