Discrepancies between the Julian calendar and the length of a year led to the development and adoption of the Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar is based on 365.25 days in a year. As such it adds an extra ‘leap’ day every four years. Unfortunately, the year is slightly shorter at… Read more“Map Monday, Gregorian Calendar Creation and Adoption”
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Map Monday, Countries with No Defense Spending
The burden of military expenditures varies greatly from country to country. In absolute terms, military spending is concentrated in a small number of nations. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the US (39%) and China (13%) account for just over half of the $2.24 Trillion the world… Read more“Map Monday, Countries with No Defense Spending”
Map Monday, Veterans Day Facts and History
Veterans Day is a US federal holiday celebrated on 11 November. Unlike Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) which honors those who died in military service, Veterans Day commemorates anyone who has served on active duty. While you will have to work and the USPS will deliver mail, there… Read more“Map Monday, Veterans Day Facts and History”
