Category Archives: Geography
The Wild Deer That Roam a Japanese City’s Streets | WIRED
One of my favorite places. So calming. And, yes, the deer are everywhere and some will bow for a cracker.
Cards Against Humanity: The Tumblr
The story behind how I became a Maine land baron.
Ha!
Chicago: A Bird’s-Eye View Part IV – Chiberia in 4K
Take you classy cities and keep ’em. This is Chicago.
All Possibilities: The ‘Purple Rain’ Story : NPR
I don’t know if it is living in Minnesota or not, but stories about the 30th anniversary of Purple Rain seem to mean a lot more. Maybe I’m just getting old. Either way, I’d love to pick up this book.
Africa, Uncolonized: A Detailed Look at an Alternate Continent | Big Think | Strange Maps
The best kinds of alternate history take a real event just one step further just to see what might have been.
5 iconic toys born in Minnesota | Minnesota Public Radio News
Given how dour some folks up here appear to be, it may surprise you the amount of cool toys with Minnesota roots
40 Maps That Explain The Middle East
File this under “the more you know”.
The Archaeology of Star Wars HeritageDaily – Heritage & Archaeology News
Have some Star Wars related links I wanted to keep handy. Here is one related to the Tatooine sites.
A Worldwide Voyage To Prove Stars, Wind And Waves Are Enough : NPR
I like knowing what is going on too much to disappear for three years, but I am all for folks taking on this kind of adventure.
I bring this old story up because apparently the crew just made it to Pago Pago. To find out more, check out their website here.