Maps

You can probably guess which shark species is most popular.

Americans can’t stop searching for great white sharks.

How did your state rank?

See which names your state's new parents chose most often in 2024.

Magnetic north is shifting towards Siberia, but that doesn't quite explain why maps put north at the top.

English came out on top by a large margin.

Can you guess which Pixar film is number one?

Pixar fans are searching for Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles across the U.S.

The biggest revenue generators in the NPS.

For some local economies, national parks can be cash machines.

Which snack does your state crave the most?

See if your state prefers salty or sweet snacks when hitting the road.

Two songs conquered the map, and they come from very different eras.

This map of average driving speeds shows which motorists are zooming down the highway and which are stuck in traffic.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt used the map to justify the United States entering World War II—but as one historian told Mental Floss, “was a fiction forged by the British intelligence service.”

Chicken burgers are a common sight in people‘s DoorDash carts.

Move over, beef—chicken takes the lead.

Which states work the hardest for morning brew?

Greenland (the white landmass) looks particularly large on this map.

The continent of Africa is about 14 times larger than Greenland, but on many maps they're roughly the same size.

Morticia Addams and Daenerys Targaryen are the clear winners.

Which pop culture mom does your state love most?

Consider these countries if you‘re looking to relocate on a work visa.

Which countries make moving abroad for work a breeze? Europe dominates the list.

You might be shocked by your state‘s favorite margarita.

From fruity blends to fiery flavors, discover the most searched margarita recipes across the U.S. leading up to Cinco de Mayo 2025.

Use this map from the University of Connecticut to check if 17-year periodical cicadas will appear in your neighborhood soon.

Ever wonder which color your state likes most? New research from the house painting company BLUE Painting shows the answer.

Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic Mercator Projection look outright dull.