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11 May

Map of the Week: Alcohol Consumption

By Isobel Lu The origins of making alcohol through fermentation date back to the early Egyptian civilization, and humans have since been producing alcoholic beverages for thousands of years. Today, alcohol can be made from a variety of foods, including...
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4 May

Map of the Week: April Showers Bring May Flowers

By Emily Frisan The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” is a popular saying used often during the month of April, which linguists have debated its origin for its figurative and literal meaning. In North America, April is typically the...
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27 Apr

Map of the Week: Declining Fertility Rates

By Katie Anderson In 1805, the world saw its population reach one billion people. It would then take another 120 years (1925) to reach the second billion. In less than one hundred years from that, the world’s population reached eight...
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20 Apr

Map of the Week: Revolution of Remote Work

By Isobel Lu Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which caused the sudden closure of many offices and workspaces, more and more Americans have begun to transition to remote work. During the pandemic, close to 70% of full-time employees...
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13 Apr

Map of the Week: Pacific Crest Trail

By Emily Frisan The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) is 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) long and was officially completed in 1993. Named for its trail that runs mostly...
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6 Apr

Map of the Week: Easter Candy

By Isobel Lu Chocolate eggs, jelly beans, or Peeps? The options are endless. With Easter approaching this weekend, people all across the United States are gearing up to fill their Easter baskets with a variety of candies. The map above,...
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30 Mar

Map of the Week: Monarch Migration

By Katie Anderson The annual Monarch migration from Canada and the United States in the fall is a highly anticipated autumnal event. However, many don’t know that their migration is actually a full annual event. Created by the Xerces Society...
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23 Mar

Map of the Week: Attacks on the Press in 2022

By Emily Frisan For 40 years now, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent nonprofit organization based in New York City, has been promoting press freedom worldwide. Their aim is to defend the rights of journalists and their abilities...
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16 Mar

Map of the Week: National Allergy Map

By Isobel Lu The beginning of spring brings flowers and warmer weather, but for many, it also means the start of allergy season. In 2021, approximately 81 million people in the United States suffered from seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known...
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9 Mar

Map of the Week: The Oscars

By Emily Frisan Lights, camera, action! Hollywood’s biggest night, the 95th Academy Awards, or the Oscars, will take place this year on March 12th. The award ceremony is regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment...
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