Dive into the alarming reality of plastic pollution in our world’s rivers. This eye-opening post reveals the top three plastic-polluting rivers and their devastating impact on marine environments, while offering practical solutions to combat this global crisis.
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From Beijing’s fourfold expansion to Tianjin’s unexpected density drop, this visual analysis of 66 global cities reveals fascinating patterns of urban growth and change over a quarter-century. Dive into the data to see how your city measures up.
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The Pearl River Delta Megacity, a sprawling urban network in southern China, has transformed from fishing villages to a global economic powerhouse. With a combined GDP of 135 billion RMB and cities specializing in everything from hi-tech to finance, this region offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of urban development and economic growth.
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In the realm of cartography, there’s a map that takes New York City’s ego to hilarious new heights. Picture the Big Apple, with its iconic skyline and bustling streets, blown up to nearly the size of the entire continental United States. It’s a visual gag that speaks volumes about how New Yorkers – and perhaps the world – viewed the city in the 1970s.
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From Ptolemy’s revolutionary use of coordinates to Stieler’s near-perfect atlas, journey through time to see how mapmakers pieced together our understanding of the world. Learn how religion, exploration, and technology shaped our view of Earth’s geography over nearly two millennia.
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From the rugged mountains of Ararat to the lush islands of Southeast Asia, the map of Asia has undergone constant change. Join us as we uncover the fascinating stories of 33 former states that once dotted the Asian landscape, each with its unique tale of creation, struggle, and eventual fade into history.
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Ever wondered where you’d land if you were a crash-landed astronaut in the USA? This quirky map of the United States, inspired by XKCD, breaks down the country into regions based on famous movie locations. It’s a pop culture geography lesson you never knew you needed!
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Dive into the complex world of U.S. electoral politics with our eye-opening map. See how electoral votes are distributed across states and uncover surprising imbalances in representation.
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Discover how Europe’s population structure varies across regions with a fascinating color-coded map. From aging baby boomers in Western Europe to urban migration patterns and demographic divides, this post unpacks the hidden stories behind the data.
Read MoreThe pictorial map “Big Game Fish” represents 56 species of fish in Northern America. The main map contains fishers with hooked fish in most U.S. states. No fisherwomen. The map poster also includes records for different fish.
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