Expert Sitings: Nathan Stoll

nationmaster.com I often have to educate myself quickly about the far corners of the globe. When I need to know important facts fast, I usually start with NationMaster.com, which provides statistics about nations in a format that’s comparable across countries. quake.usgs.gov To keep tabs on earthquakes in my home state of California, I use the ...

nationmaster.com
I often have to educate myself quickly about the far corners of the globe. When I need to know important facts fast, I usually start with NationMaster.com, which provides statistics about nations in a format that's comparable across countries.

nationmaster.com
I often have to educate myself quickly about the far corners of the globe. When I need to know important facts fast, I usually start with NationMaster.com, which provides statistics about nations in a format that’s comparable across countries.

quake.usgs.gov
To keep tabs on earthquakes in my home state of California, I use the U.S. Geological Survey’s real-time Earthquake Lists. I only use it rarely, if I’m lucky.

longbets.org/bets
Some famous futurists at this site are willing to put their name — and some cash — behind their predictions. One recently wagered $400 that "By 2025, the states will have voted on at least one constitutional amendment to cede U.S. federal power to a global government."

heritage.stsci.edu
The Hubble Heritage Project offers a beautiful collection of images that provide a look at just how much lies beyond Earth.

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