mapping A Map of What Happened in 1923 January 2, 2023 / September 20, 2024 by Adam DuVander The first dinosaur eggs were discovered in 1923. That same year 100 years ago, the Hollywood Sign was inaugurated—though it originally read “Hollywoodland.” Before we welcome a new year, we ought to look back at the many important events that happened exactly 100 years ago. These include coups d’état, wars, marriages, disasters, and strikes, among […] Read more »
mapping Mapped: The 207 Objects Dropped on New Year’s Eve December 26, 2022 / September 20, 2024 by Adam DuVander With December comes a whole host of holidays: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. Yet, none of these celebrations bring quite the same frenzy, as that which takes place on the night of December 31st. New Year’s Eve has many traditions to mark the beginning of a year: staying up until midnight, a countdown kiss, champagne, and […] Read more »
mapping The World’s National Drinks Mapped December 19, 2022 / September 20, 2024 by Adam DuVander Your favorite morning beverage may actually be a form of protest—at least in American history. Before the American Revolution, coffee was defiantly adopted as an alternative to British tea. Its popularity has led it to be the national drink of the USA, along with Coca-Cola (and Pepsi), Mug Root Beer, and bourbon. Many countries have […] Read more »