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North America 77 million years ago

The Cretaceous is the 3rd and final period of the Mesozoic Era geological period that continued from about 145 to 66 million years ago. It was a geologic period with a comparatively warm climate, resulting in high eustatic sea levels that shaped many shallow inland water bodies.In the Late Cretaceous, the many contemporary U.S. states were beneath the waves of the Western Interior Seaway.

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Maps of World Religions

Religion in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Religion in the United Kingdom and Ireland is characterized by a historically dominant presence of Christianity. In the UK, the Church of England (Anglicanism) has been the established church, while the Church of Scotland is significant in Scotland. Ireland has a strong Catholic tradition. However, both regions have experienced growing religious diversity and secularization in recent years, with a rising number of non-religious and atheist individuals. Other faiths, including Islam, Hinduism, and Sikhism, have also become more prominent due to immigration and globalization, shaping the religious landscape in the UK and Ireland.

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World

The Top Instagram Earners Globally and From Every Country

For most of us, Instagram is the ex-“square photo-sharing app” that’s free to use (not counting all the swag that you’re influenced into buying). But for a select bunch of heartily followed users, the platform offers an even better deal: a decent annual income in return for a handful of sponsored posts. Even so-called nano-influencers with four-figure follower numbers can charge hundreds of dollars per sponsored post. Those with over a million followers average $15,356 per month, while top celebrities make more with one or two posts than most Americans will earn in a lifetime.

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Job

The US and UK Cities With the Worst Co-Workers

While companies strive harder than ever before to employ people that fit their enterprise culture, new coworkers can still disrupt team dynamics with their behavior. In more extreme situations, a co-worker’s toxic behaviour can destroy morale, decline productivity, and increase conflicts in the workplace. It can make life very painful for colleagues who work with these people, as they cannot control who they work with.

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Transport

The U.S. states and cities with the worst drivers

Everyone who has been driving long enough has felt like the lone wise driver in an ocean of freaks. In one research confirming our tendency to overestimate our own driving skill, 70.1% of drivers declared that they were better-than-average drivers – a statistical improbability. While it is easy to understand why most motorists may observe themselves as above average, it is less easy to figure out if they are correct.

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Travel

Maps reveal the places that Americans want to move to the most

Americans have permanently moved around, but today, our horizons are broader. In fact, the average U.S. Resident moves 11.4 times in their lifetime. The culture of economic migration has been rooted since before the Gold Rush, but encouragements are two-pronged. Some move in the desire for the American Dream, and some relocate by necessity. And then, some are replaced when others arrive. But where do all these Americans want to move to? Home warranty company American Home Shield found out which cities, states, and overseas destinations Americans consider relocating to and which U.S. states and cities they most want to leave.

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LanguagesLinguistic maps

Current Semitic Languages in the World Mapped

Semitic languages represent a significant and historically rich language family with deep roots in the Middle East and beyond. The Semitic language family includes a diverse group of languages, some of which are spoken by millions of people worldwide. While the Semitic family is often associated with the Middle East, its influence has extended far beyond this region.

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