Past as prologue? 2008 presidential election results by precinc
The 2008 presidential election results are a baseline against which the 2012 election can be predicted or compared. Tap on
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The Three Power Grids that Run the United States
Three grids power the Lower 48, and the line between them was never drawn by geography alone. A short look at how the Western, Eastern, and Texas interconnections took shape.
Read MoreArable land and Permanent crops by country
Contry Arable land and permanent crops, 1000 Ha United States 173,158 India 169,500 China 152,831 Russian Federation 123,368 Brazil 66,500
Read MoreWatching carbon dioxide from space
This animation is a global visualization of the first year of carbon dioxide measurements (Sept. 2014 – Sept. 2015) from
Read MoreCountries by their Power Status
The global power landscape is intricate, marked by the complex interplay of economic strength, military capabilities, political influence, technological advancements, and cultural impact. At the summit of this hierarchy lie the superpowers, with the United States traditionally holding a position of unparalleled dominance. However, China’s rapid ascent, especially in terms of economic prowess and technological innovation, challenges the longstanding unipolar order.
Read MoreRocket launch sites and numbers of rockets launched
Rocket launch sites are also known as cosmodromes and spaceports. The term rocket launch site is used for any structure from which rockets are launched. In the history of space exploration, 78 spaceports have been built in the world. Forty-four of them is still used for launching space rockets.
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