Map Monday, Which European language is easiest to learn?

Which European language is easiest to learn for native English speakers? Some of you might ask is the question even relevant? After all, isn’t English the common language of the Internet, entertainment, education, and business? I suppose an argument could be made that English currently dominates many areas of business… Read more“Map Monday, Which European language is easiest to learn?”

Map Monday, how much snow to cancel school?

How much snow does it take to cancel school?  Astronomically we’re only half-way through autumn, but flakes are already flying in some parts of the country.  As I write this post blizzard-like conditions are in the forecast for the Lake Superior snow belts.  An impending snowstorm brings lots of questions. … Read more“Map Monday, how much snow to cancel school?”

Map Monday, Per capita oddities for each US state

Map Monday continues the popular (by my admittedly subjective standard) series of ‘what each state leads in‘ with a look at per capita oddities.  I’m often asked how I find the maps featured on Map Monday.  As with most things I do, there’s no specific formula.  In this case I… Read more“Map Monday, Per capita oddities for each US state”