We show you a website that tracks every ship in real-time, and use it to highlight the world’s oil chokepoints, the coast of Somalia, and other observations. Read more
How long does it take English speakers to learn various languages? Spanish may be a quick one, but Japanese will likely test your resolve. Read more
This detailed and incredible map shows the exact date of origin for every one of the world’s international borders. Read more
Amazon edged out Google and Apple to become the most valuable brand in the U.S. – and by far the most dominant brand globally. Read more
This animation captures 200,000 years of human population growth – see everything from the invention of farming to the impact of the Black Death. Read more
See how the list of the world’s five largest cities has changed between 3000 BC until today, and how it’s expected to shift as we close out the 21st century. Read more
What are the world’s wealthiest cities, and what portion of global wealth is located in each of these key urban centers? Read more
West Virginia has the highest graduation rate, with 91% of its students graduating. Read more
Over centuries, the region has seen distinct waves of arriving religions from across the seas. A look at the biggest religious group, by country. Read more
The U.S. ranks 15th in the highest adult obesity rates. Qatar and Egypt are the only other 1 million+ countries to feature. Read more