Archaeological evidence suggests that indigenous Americans used tobacco for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. In addition to ceremonial uses, they also used tobacco as a trade good and an ingredient in medicines. Various tribes used it to treat different conditions, including toothaches, ear infections, colds, and, oddly… Read more“Map Monday, A Brief History of Tobacco and Smuggling”
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Map Monday, National Debt by Country
The US national debt stands at more than $37,000,000,000,000. To put that in perspective, a trillion-dollar stack of $1 bills reaches 67,866 miles. That’s long enough wrap around the earth ~2.73 times. A stack of singles representing the entire debt stretches a little more than ten and a half times… Read more“Map Monday, National Debt by Country”
Map Monday, Last Spring Freeze Date in the US
When does your area experience the last spring freeze? The vernal equinox signals the astronomical beginning of spring. Meteorologists often divide the seasons into equal three month periods that align with calendar months. By their definition spring starts on 1 March. While both of these definitions work for their communities,… Read more“Map Monday, Last Spring Freeze Date in the US”