America's preferences for naughty words, mapped by state by Jack Grieve.
Cussin' maps
Infrared map of the Milky Way charts 1.5 billion objects
A team used the European Southern Observatory's VISTA telescope to create the most detailed infrared map of the universe, monitoring the galaxy for more than 13 years. The map comprises… READ THE REST
Calculating Empires: an huge online chart of tech history
Calculating Empires is a "a genealogy of technology and power since 1500" — a beautiful and interactive monochrome chart you can zoom in and out of to trace the connections… READ THE REST
Generate custom dotted maps of the world
World in Dots generates maps of the world—with dots!—and offers nice customization options. Above, a basic example, like the backdrop to a midcentury newsroom. Below, Burkina Faso in cyan hexagons… READ THE REST
3 things you can do with a $240 MacBook (that you probably wouldn't with an expensive computer)
TL;DR: Get a computer you can take anywhere when you get a MacBook Air refurb for $239.99 (reg. $999). I already have a computer, but I want another. Here's why: if I rely… READ THE REST
What's not to love about this Chromebook that's cheaper than your next dinner date?
TL;DR: This Samsung Chromebook might only be $80, but it comes with Google Assistant, 12.5 hours of battery life, and fast WiFi! Did you know you could get a laptop for less than… READ THE REST
What's that? You'll never have to pay a subscription for your Microsoft apps ever again!
TL;DR: Upgrade your productivity suite to Microsoft Office 2021, available for Windows for only $54.97 during Deal Days! Here's an unfortunate truth: subscriptions run our daily lives. As much as you hate… READ THE REST
