Where Scandinavian Roots Took Hold in America?
A journey into Nordic-American heritage: discover the waves of migration from Scandinavia, the communities they formed, and where their descendants live today.
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United States
Maps of the US
The US House vote on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a milestone in civil rights and labor law in the U.S. that bans discrimination based on race, color, national origin, faith, and sex. It forbids the unequal use of voter registration necessities and racial discrimination in schools, work, and public services.
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The diversity of trees in the US mapped
According to the U.S. Forest Service report, more than 640 various species of trees in the United States, 186 of which are endemic. Maps of tree diversity in the U.S. include the total species richness and endemic species of trees.
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The racial income gap in the United States mapped
Since the U.S. Congress enacted the Fair Housing Act in 1968, wealth amongst white households has significantly increased while wealth in black households has frozen. HowMuch.net took a glance at the data concerning the median income gap within Black and white households in the U.S.
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The atlas of the United States in the style of Joy Division
The maps of the United States show elevation, precipitation, and population density in the style of Joy Division.
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Demonyms of the U.S. and Canada
A demonym is a word that names citizens of a specific place, generally obtained from the name of the area. Demonyms are used to name the overall population of a specific place, regardless of ethnicity, religion, language, or other cultural features.
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The Most Photographed Food in the U.S.
Trover made an in-depth analysis of photos using Google’s Vision A.I. technology. This pre-trained machine learning model identifies various things in pictures, including emotions, writing, and different things, including many types of food and drink. The technology is capable of classifying these objects with a vast range of labels, such as ‘fried food,’ ‘Buffalo wings,’ ‘cocktail,’ and ‘mojito.’
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How Google Autocomplete Describes Every U.S. State
Google autocomplete is a representation of our stereotypes. They see our U.S. states as equalized by an algorithm, foreseeing what we will most likely type into that Google search box next.
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The most and least favorite US state of each state mapped
Instagram user Matt Shirley asked his 300 thousand followers to vote on which US state their home state liked and disliked the most.
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The Decade Every U.S. State and County Peaked in Population
The demographic history of the United States is a rich tapestry woven with diverse threads of immigration, migration, settlement patterns, and socio-economic changes. Since its inception, the U.S. population has experienced dynamic shifts, shaped by various factors such as colonization, westward expansion, industrialization, and globalization.
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