Map Monday, Bizarre driving laws in each US state

Because the US constitution generally allows states to regulate their internal affairs driving laws vary from state to state.  Sure stopping for red lights, driving on the right side of the road, and other basics are the same.  However speed limits, school bus rules, use of studded snow tires, and… Read more“Map Monday, Bizarre driving laws in each US state”

Map Monday, Host cities for every modern Olympic games

The first Olympic games were part of a religious festival held every four years in Olympia Greece.  The games included chariot races, wrestling, and other athletic competitions between citizens from different city-states.  Held at the sanctuary of Zeus pilgrims attending the games received safe passage through hostile territories.  Contrary to… Read more“Map Monday, Host cities for every modern Olympic games”

Map Monday, Australia a truly continental country

Australia contains many amazing things.  It’s natural wonders include Ayers Rock/Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Bungle Bungles.  Cut-off from the rest of the world’s major land masses it’s home to some of the most exotic life on the planet.  Besides marsupial kangaroos, koalas, and wombats it also features… Read more“Map Monday, Australia a truly continental country”