The real start of Spring: median foliage greenup dates in the United States
ForWarn’s median start of Greenup date for all vegetation (2000 – 2013).
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Sturnus vulgaris map
The Sturnus vulgaris (common starling) is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family. It is about 20 cm (8
Read MoreCountries that have had Marxist-Leninist style governments
Countries that have had Marxist-Leninist style governments. Orange is former, red is present. Marxism–Leninism is the political ideology adopted by
Read MoreReligious Composition of the Middle East
For countries that do not produce reliable headcounts (like Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia), or any ethnic, linguistic or religious breakdown
Read MoreEarth during the Eocene, 50 million years ago
Journey through the Eocene, a pivotal geological period when mammals diversified, continents shifted, and Earth underwent unprecedented changes that would forever alter our planet’s story.
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Funding mechanisms for public television in Europe
Norway had the highest per capita funding of public television in 2015: €136. Denmark was at €91, while Finland, which
Read MoreHow the British and the Russians Drew the Afghan-Turkmen Border
Last week, The Diplomat featured an interesting piece about the border between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, noting that the Amu Darya,
Read MoreDevelopment of the Debt-to-GDP ratio worldwide
The debt-to-GDP ratio is the ratio between a country’s government debt and its gross domestic product measured in years. A
Read MoreWeighted Muslim populations around the world
This `weighted` map of the world shows each country`s relative size based on its Muslim population. Figures are rounded to
Read MoreUN vote results on scrapping staff benefits for same-sex couples (2015)
Americas and Europe voted against scrapping staff benefits for same-sex couples.
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