Valentine’s Day. Think about it. An entire social and economic system of dances, chocolate, jewelry, naughty gifts, and more tied to one day. People spend hours (okay minutes for you procrastinators) agonizing over how best to demonstrate their love for their significant other. Those without partners convince themselves that the… Read more“Map Monday, What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day?”
Category: Science
Map Monday, Most Impactful Invention by US State
What’s the most impactful invention from your state? Before we answer that question, lets look at some of history’s most impactful inventions. When asked about the most impactful invention, many archeologists choose agriculture. Farming generated a more stable food supply which permitted populations to grow. While most people worked the… Read more“Map Monday, Most Impactful Invention by US State”
Map Monday, Land Use in the US
The US Department of Agriculture tracks land use within the United States. As its name implies, the USDA’s primary responsibility covers agriculture such as crops, livestock, and timber. Their surveys include details within each of those categories. For example, what types of crops and the uses of them. What you… Read more“Map Monday, Land Use in the US”