mapping Every US Shark Attack Fatality Since 1900 on a Map July 6, 2015 / February 5, 2026 by Adam DuVander | 1 Comment on Every US Shark Attack Fatality Since 1900 on a Map It’s that time of the year again. No, not 4th of July. It’s Shark Week. The annual Discovery Channel event is now aired all over the world. This summer in North America also marks the 40th anniversary of the shark-themed movie Jaws, so this seems a good time to look at a record of shark […] Read more »
mapping 4th of July: Not Just for the USA June 29, 2015 / February 5, 2026 by Adam DuVander | 1 Comment on 4th of July: Not Just for the USA In the United States, we’ll be celebrating Independence Day this weekend. July 4 marks the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence from England. However, the date is only one of 365 (or 366) dates in existence. Unsurprisingly, other things have happened on this date. If you’re looking for American patriotism, consider this map of over […] Read more »
mapping Seven Wonders of the World? More Like 46 Wonders June 22, 2015 / February 5, 2026 by Adam DuVander | Leave a Comment Humans love lists. You’ll find them across your Facebook feed, and on numerous blogs, but they’re not new. In fact, one of the oldest lists in existence is that of the Seven Wonders of the World. Dating as far back to Ancient Greece, the original Seven Wonders list includes only sights near the Mediterranean, and […] Read more »