mapping The World’s National Drinks Mapped December 19, 2022 / January 23, 2026 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 / January 23, 2026 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 »
mapping Mapped: The National Dish of America, India, and 315 Others November 22, 2022 / January 23, 2026 by Adam DuVander What does apple pie have in common with hot dogs, hamburgers, turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy? While there’s no official national dish of America, most attribute these popular foods as such. Aside from a country claiming a national food, a dish may be considered as such because it’s a staple food, contains local ingredient(s), or […] Read more »