Will it Rain on Independence Day?
The historic probability of there being at least a tenth of an inch of rain on July 4 is based on observations from 1981 to 2010.
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Most searched candidate by US county
Joe Biden was the most searched candidate in all but seven U.S. states on Google, accounting for 27.7% of search traffic.
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How Much You Have To Earn To Afford A Two-Bedroom Home In Every U.S. State
According to the report of the national low-income housing coalition, the nationwide housing wage in 2022 is $25.82 per hour for a modest two-bedroom rental home and $21.25 per hour for a modest one-bedroom rental home.
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New France in its heyday
New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris (1763).
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The oldest county populations in the U.S. (2000 – 2020)
The number of older residents across the U.S. continues to increase, but the increase is not evenly distributed across the nation. Some counties tend to be much older than others.
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Slavery in the United States: A Comprehensive Overview
Delve into the history of slavery in the United States, from its early beginnings to its eventual abolition. Illustrated with maps depicting the spread and peak of slavery, this post offers a thorough overview of how slavery shaped the nation’s history and geography.
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The Age Structure of the United States
The United States is one of the most populated nations in the world, following just behind China and India. A total population count of around 332 million inhabitants and a more-or-less constant population growth over the past decade show that the country has steadily enhanced its living conditions and standards.
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The 1919 House Vote for Women’s Suffrage: A Landmark in U.S. History
Dive into the fascinating story of the 1919 House vote for women’s suffrage, a pivotal moment that led to the 19th Amendment and transformed the political landscape of the United States.
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How Silicon Valley residents see the U.S.
View of the United States from San-Francisco is an illustration showing how Silicon Valley residents see the rest of the U.S. Designed by Kirby Scudder, it was first published as the cover for the Pacific Ventures (1986).
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Watch Manhattan Grow Over 400 Years
Manhattan has changed substantially over the past 400 years. With the millions of people who live there and the many more who commute to the island on a daily basis, Manhattan has become a metropolis of concrete, culture, and big-city life.
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