A Deep Dive Into the World’s Oceans, Lakes, and Drill Holes

A unique and entertaining graphic that compares the depth of the world’s lakes and oceans, as well as the deepest holes ever drilled. Read more

This Clever Map is a Window into 19th Century New York City

The early 1800s were a time of rapid change in New York City. This map shows the city in 1836, alongside the modern day metropolis. Read more

Visualizing The Most Widespread Blood Types in Every Country

There are 8 common blood groups but 36 human blood types in total. Here we map the most widespread blood types in every country in the world. Read more

The Problem With Our Maps

Conventional cartographic techniques have caused many to have a skewed perception of the true size of countries. Can an equal-area map provide clarity? Read more

Visualizing Women’s Economic Rights Around the World

In recent years, many economies have made women’s rights a priority, yet only 10 countries in the world offer full legal protections to women. Read more

Mapped: Countries by Alcohol Consumption Per Capita

Which countries are the world’s biggest alcohol drinkers? This interactive map explores global alcohol consumption per capita. Read more

Here are 15 Common Data Fallacies to Avoid

With so much data available, it’s easy to make big mistakes when analyzing and interpreting it. Here are 15 of the most common data fallacies to avoid. Read more

How Has Car Safety Improved Over 60 Years?

Seatbelts first became mandatory in the US in 1968. Since then, new technologies have greatly reduced road fatalities. Read more

The Top 10 Biggest Companies in Russia

Here are the top 10 biggest companies in Russia, the largest country in the world. Read more

The Most Commonly Spoken Language in Every U.S. State (Besides English and Spanish)

The U.S. is home to a plethora of languages. Here we map the most common language spoken in each state (aside from English and Spanish) Read more