The distribution of the minerals and resources has played a leading role in the development and growth of human civilizations. The four original cradles of civilization in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China relied on water. Without ready access to the Nile, Tigris & Euphrates, Indus, and Yellow rivers, it’s hard… Read more“Map Monday, which countries control the world’s minerals”
Category: Science
Map Monday, Worst things about each US State
People often claim they strive to find the best in others, but the truth is many of us seem programmed to look for the worst. At least if you look at what draws our attention in headlines or even political ads. Go ugly early wins more elections than it loses. … Read more“Map Monday, Worst things about each US State”
Map Monday, Where to go for sunshine
Sunshine or sunlight is essential to life on Earth. Sure a small subset of organisms thrive in places that sunshine never reaches, but most are at least indirectly dependent on solar energy. Whether they live in ever-dark caves or in the depths of the oceans most food chains can be… Read more“Map Monday, Where to go for sunshine”