1/8 of Pitcairn Island Population Charged in Crimes
Sunday October 31, 2004
Six residents of the tiny Pacific island territory of Pitcairn (total population 47) were charged in sex crimes, making the future of the island's economy uncertain. Several of the ... Read More
Americans Slightly Taller, Much Heavier than 40 Years Ago
Sunday October 31, 2004
From the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Adult men and women are roughly an inch taller than they were in 1960, but are nearly 25 pounds heavier on ... Read More
Daylight Saving Time is Here! Fall Back on Sunday!
Friday October 29, 2004
Next Sunday at 2 a.m., most of the United States "falls back" one hour in honor of Daylight Saving Time (not "Daylight Savings Time" with an "s"). Read my ... Read More
Greenland Hopes for Independence
Thursday October 28, 2004
Greenland has been ruled by Denmark since 1721 and now the large island with a population of just 57,000 is hoping that the discovery of gold, diamonds, and oil will ... Read More
"Scotland Not Important"
Sunday October 24, 2004
British historian David Starkey has stated that "tiny" Scotland is a place that "does not matter." And, from your Guide, Scotland is Not a Country.
New Geography Quiz
Sunday October 24, 2004
Take this week's geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge. Good luck!
Montenegro Selects New Flag
Thursday October 21, 2004
According to FlagNews the Montenegro portion of Serbia and Montenegro has recently chosen a new flag for the province.
States Win, Lose Electoral College Seats
Tuesday October 19, 2004
Eighteen states have a different number of Electoral College seats in 2004 than in 2000. Eight states gained seats: Arizona, Florida, Georgia and Texas each gained two votes while ... Read More
Mars
Sunday October 17, 2004
In the tradition of ancient geography, this feature describes a far-away and unfamiliar place. Learn more about the geography of Mars.
UK Issues New Flood Maps
Friday October 15, 2004
The United Kingdom's Environment Agency has issued new online flood maps. The new maps provide nationwide information about the flood risk from floods ranging from 1% (1 in 100) ... Read More
The Garlic, Fruitcake, and Earmuff Capitals of the World
Thursday October 14, 2004
USA Today provides a delightful list of an example of capitals of various and sundry items on a state-by-state basis. Unfortunately, the online version doesn't show that each listing ... Read More
Life Expectancy Up in East Germany
Wednesday October 13, 2004
Life expectancy in former East Germany has jumped from 76 to 81 for women and from 69 to 75 for men since reunification.
Wales Vanishes From EU Map
Tuesday October 12, 2004
On a newly published statistical almanac of the European Union, the front cover map lost Wales, leaving a gaping hole on the west side of Great Britain.
New Geography Quiz
Sunday October 10, 2004
Check out this week's quiz to test your geographic knowledge!
Mt. St. Helens Eruption
Thursday October 7, 2004
After two decades of inactivity, Mt. St. Helens is rumbling again. Though the volcano had given warning in 1980, scientists and onlookers were still surprised when Mt. St. Helens erupted ... Read More
Chinese Couple Fined For Multiple Children
Tuesday October 5, 2004
A couple in southern China were fined over $94,000 for having too many children under China's one child rule.
More Meanings Behind Ordinary Place Names
Sunday October 3, 2004
What country's name means "city of lions"? What country is named for the Latin word for prophesy? Find out the interesting meanings behind these additional place names.
Interesting Meanings Behind Ordinary Place Names
Saturday October 2, 2004
How did the Amazon River get its name? What did the 17th century governor of Virginia have to do with the naming of Delaware? Find out the meaning behind these ... Read More