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 »
mapping Luckiest Lottery States December 6, 2022 / December 6, 2022 by Adam DuVander Each year, lucky lottery winners score millions—even billions—in prizes. But to win, you must first play by purchasing Powerball and Mega Million tickets. That leaves us wondering: how much does the average person spend on lottery tickets per year in any given state? And, perhaps more importantly, how much does any given state dole out […] Read more »