Virtually every map or picture you’ve ever seen of the planets in our solar system has had one glaring flaw – it hasn’t been to scale. It’s not because we don’t know the proper scale. Rather the interesting bits, the planets, moons, comets, and even the sun, are insignificantly small… Read more“Map Monday, Planets and the Enormity of Space”
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Map Monday, Countries requiring visas for US passports
Generally speaking there are five broad types of visas: Transit Visas short term (from hours to a week or so) permits that allow the holder to pass through the country to another destination. Some countries even require them for passengers passing through airports. Visitor Visas issued for tourists, business travelers… Read more“Map Monday, Countries requiring visas for US passports”
Map Monday, Krypton the home world of Superman
Krypton was the home world of the DC comics superhero Superman. Superman was created in 1933 by Jerry Siegel (writer) and Joe Shuster (artist). The team sold the character to Detective Comics (now DC Comics) in 1938. In the years since the character has also appeared in multiple radio serials,… Read more“Map Monday, Krypton the home world of Superman”