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US news
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Maps for why all the flash floods

July 2025 marks 'flash flood month' in the U.S. due to high temperatures and specific weather patterns, impacting various regions differently.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Sunday Puzzle: World capitals

Capitals can be creatively matched with their countries using segments of specific words.
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California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

More Than 38,000 Residential Structures Were Within the Texas Flood Zone Known as 'Flash Flood Alley'

Heavy rainfall during the July 4 Texas floods impacted at least 38,600 residential structures in numerous counties.
Germany news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

This Nordic Country Has the Most Islands in the World

Countries with the most islands feature distinctive geographic characteristics like lakes and fragmented coastlines, impacting island counts.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's Alleys: Holly Bush Steps, NW3

Hampstead's Cloth Hill evolved into Holly Bush, reflecting the area's shift from historic laundries to a gentrified present.
Television
fromAnimals
4 years ago

Alex Trebek isn't just a TV icon. He was geography's biggest fan.

Alex Trebek, iconic host of Jeopardy!, was also a passionate advocate for geography education and had transformative influence on the National Geographic Bee.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Quiz! Can you locate these Club World Cup teams?

The article promotes a quiz related to the Club World Cup and geography.
Participants can test their knowledge of the thirty-two teams this year.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Here are some of the most mispronounced neighborhoods, streets and bridges in NYC

Mispronunciations of street names in NYC reveal historical linguistic shifts, primarily from Dutch to American influences.
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Center the map on the country you want

Engaging Data's interactive map allows users to select a country and projection, shifting the view to center around their chosen location, enhancing geographical perception.
World politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

South Korea delays decision on letting Google move hi-res map data overseas | TechCrunch

Google's ongoing attempts to secure high-precision mapping data from South Korea have faced obstacles, with officials still debating necessary security measures and data management.
European startups
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Portland food
fromConde Nast Traveler
10 years ago

The Oklahoma Panhandle Is Perfect for a Kitschy Road Trip

The Oklahoma Panhandle, known as "No Man's Land," reflects a lawless past now transformed into unique, sparsely populated destinations.
Remote teams
fromwww.syfter.com
3 months ago

Remote Tech Hiring in 2025 | Why Location Still Matters | Syfter

Remote work amplifies geography rather than erase it, making a location-based hiring strategy essential for success.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

7 Best State Parks in California-Including a 'Mini Yosemite' and an Ancient Redwood Forest

California is rich in diverse state parks that rival its national parks in beauty and experience.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Who opened her first classroom in Rome back in 1907? The Saturday quiz

Father-son footballers Peter and Kasper Schmeichel both have over 100 international caps for Denmark.
Maria Montessori opened her first classroom in Rome in 1907.
The Manticore is a mythical creature with a human face, lion's body, and scorpion's tail.
The Ganges river is called Padma in Bangladesh.
Video games
fromInverse
3 months ago

40 Years Ago, One Brilliant And Cunning Woman Proved Video Games Could Make You Smarter

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? revolutionized educational gaming by making learning geography fun and interactive.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

The New Tornado Alley Has Been Hyperactive this Year

Tornado alley has shifted eastward about 400 to 500 miles over the past three decades, now affecting states like Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee more significantly.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This Little-known Region in Italy Is Home to the Country's Second-oldest National Park-Plus Historic Small Towns and One of the World's Largest Fire Rituals

Molise is a beautiful yet overlooked region of Italy, rich in natural landscapes and historic sites, but suffers from anonymity and depopulation.
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Ordnance Survey releases blocky Britain in Minecraft

The latest version is a natural advancement in quality and size as more resources became available for this work, which means we can deliver an even more realistic Minecraft experience for users.
London
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