My previous post determined that there was no way to travel across the US on an west-east parallel without encountering a building (in fact, you'll run into hundreds of them). Today we'll figure out if there's a north-south line of longitude (or, meridian) that avoids man-made structures. At first glance, it seems more likely. There … Continue reading A Slightly Shorter Hike
Month: May 2021
A Long Hike
[If you're reading this in email, I recommend following the link above to read it in a web browser. Some of the maps below won't display correctly in an email. I also recommend reading this on a PC - a large screen makes viewing the maps easier.] Imagine you're standing somewhere on the west coast … Continue reading A Long Hike
COVID – It Ain’t Over Yet
There are all sorts of graphs showing the progression of COVID. We've all seen graphs that show the number of COVID deaths over time. There's a lot of variation, depending on the state and/or country. This makes sense - different regions were hit in different ways. So, New York, the early epicenter in the US: … Continue reading COVID – It Ain’t Over Yet