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Cartograms

8th November 2012

Cartograms

Election Maps
Social & Economic World Maps

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21st September 2012

CULTURE

How does geography shape culture?
A Life of Constant Thirst
Extreme World: Hot and Cold
Where Children Sleep
The Places We Live

How is culture shared and should it be?
Brand Maasai: Why nomads might trademark their name
Amazon Chief’s Son Moves to New York
The Rise of the Maori Tribal Tattoo

Maybe change in a culture isn’t a slow, difficult process after all? What’s going on here?
Friends will be there for you at Beijing’s Central Perk

Speaking of changes in culture — high heels were once a symbol of masculinity and men were the first to wear them! Don’t believe me? Check it out:
Why did men stop wearing high heels?

How do cultural values change over time?
Why Drinking Tea Was Once Considered A Dangerous Habit

Once a cultural hub, Timbuktu (yes, it’s a real city!) is not the hotspot it once was.
From Here To Timbuktu: Myth And Reality At The World’s Edge

29th April 2012

Earth Day

Following Garbage’s Long Journey Around the Earth

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24th October 2011

EXTRA CREDIT OPTION

285 Indian girls shed “unwanted” names

10th April 2011

In honor of Earth Day 4/22/11

The Story of Bottled Water
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Plastic Planet
BBC – albatross plastic diet
Ban single use plastic?

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7th April 2011

Something to ponder…

Where Children Sleep
The Places We Live
The Clock is Ticking
The World of Seven Billion
globalization

20th April 2010

EARTH DAY ART INSTALLATION

HAPPY EARTH DAY! If you saw our installation would you please take a minute to post your comments, opinions and reactions? We are eager to hear feedback. Hopefully you made a pledge! Tell us what it is!