History of time zones in Europe
The concept of time zones in Europe has a long and intricate history, intertwined deeply with the development of global navigation, transportation, and communication systems.
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Prison vs. College: The Map That’s Making Americans Think Twice About Their State’s Priorities
A shocking state-by-state analysis reveals most of America has more prisons than colleges – and exposes a powerful connection between higher education and lower incarceration rates.
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Top 10 Countries with Largest Jewish Populations
Discover the fascinating distribution of Jewish populations across the globe through detailed spatial analysis. This map reveals how 15.7 million Jewish people are concentrated in just 10 countries, with the United States and Israel together hosting nearly 94% of the world’s Jewish population. Explore the geographical patterns and historical forces that shaped these contemporary communities.
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Study Reveals The Average Price of Homes in Capital Cities, Based on Local Listings
Times are weird on the property market — and on a global scale. The COVID pandemic radically shook up our view of where and how we desired to live, and it also fundamentally changed many peoples’ options for doing so. On balance, prices grew; but now, in the fallout of the pandemic and with the added complication of the energy crisis and war in Ukraine, they’re on their way down.
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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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