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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 3h

In Iceland geology nerds can channel their inner Homer Simpson… Who doesn’t like a post that requires both minimal Simpsons and minimal geology knowledge?

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 12h

“Name one city in Estonia” a fun game for anyone outside of the country. Naming one city will be possible for a few folks. Naming a second? Not many folks will manage. Maybe some ice hockey fans?!

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 15h

This might come in handy one day at a trivia night?

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 18h

Now that’s a size-comparison map that I hadn’t seen before: Hawaii 🌺 overlayed on top of the contiguous US shows just how far spread out the Hawaiian islands are. Big geopolitical importance for a lovely corner of the world.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 21h

I think including Hobart and even Perth was unnecessary for this #badgeographyjoke 😉

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 1d

This map shows the projected change in electoral college votes for the 2030 US election. This is about relative population size. We saw huge population flows from California to Texas and Florida. Source: buff.ly/TLpXOa6

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 1d

This data is a combination of population age (older people are heaps more likely to have Alzheimer's), likelihood of diagnosis being registered, and factors that actually determine if you get Alzheimer's - I have no idea what these are... Source: buff.ly/rTmtUD7

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 1d

This map shows what share of German cities was destroyed during the Second World War. It's easy to spot these areas today: no old building stock and lots of 1950s and 1960s concrete. Source: buff.ly/rTmtUD7

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 1d

In places like France and Italy, major pension reforms would be needed but political cowardice suggests these places rather ruin their economy instead of having difficult conversations.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 1d

I’m loving this view of the Baltics by @rhodesmaps. A nice way of showing how close St Petersburg is to the Baltic states.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 2d

Wow, this is the view on the Himalayas from Jainagar (India). The mountain chain is 150 km away and still beautifully visible - I’m sure this was a particularly clear day but it’s a truly wonderful sight. Source: buff.ly/aTj63aD

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 2d

Usually I point out that most things get better over time. Some things get worse. Why for example are so many pedestrians killed by cars in the US? Source: buff.ly/lUV8IE1

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve shared the opposite of this visual before. It’s rather striking to see that civilization and urbanization can also move backwards.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 2d

A bit of linguistic cartography to brighten your day. This map shows how the words for camel 🐫 spread across the Old World.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 2d

Here is yet another world map without New Zealand - oh wait... @undertheraedar is just messing with us 😉 🗺️ #badgeographyjoke

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 3d

Thank god, chocolate didn’t make the list…

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 3d

What is the graphics department at the Wall Street Journal smoking?! An insane infographic 🤣🤣🤣 Needless to say I approve!

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 3d

This map shows when the leaves change colour across Europe.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 3d

Animated map shows the global shipping routes in 1770. Trade was dominated by three European empires. HT Niloofar Joulaei

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 3d

The map showing the native range of the Axolotl is totally wild! In the wild, axolotls are only found in one lake outside Mexico City, called Lake Xochimilco. Source: buff.ly/sgOJu4d

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 3d

Utterly fascinating data. The younger and the more female you are the more likely you are to condone violence in the pursuit of social change.

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 4d

Have a look at the picture on top first. Can you name the geographical features displayed there? The map on the bottom give you the answer. This would look great in a #geographyteacher 's classroom. High-res image in source: buff.ly/rqgVSIA

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 4d

The average age of moving out of home varies widely across Europe. These differences are partly cultural and partly financial in nature. I for one am keen to kick my beloved children out of home by say 20. They are still very young but one must have goals in life 😉 🥾

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 4d

Only half of Australians say they would fight for the country if we were under attack. What does that say about our social contract? Who feels part of the "we" that makes up our nation? Is patriotism destined to die when the promise of "a fair go for all" isn't guaranteed anymore?

Australians are losing the will to fight – here's what that tells us

A study measured the willingness of Australians to fight for their country if under attack. Just 52 per cent of Australians said "yes".

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 4d

How old are US Americans when they get married? In Mormon Utah, folks marry young. In the political capital of DC, folks marry late.

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