If the World Had 100 People: Read the Numbers with Care
Imagine a room containing 100 people who represent the world’s population. A percentage becomes a head count, making a large global estimate...
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World Facts: Stories & Places to Explore
Explore updated internet and drinking-water statistics on a 100-person scale, with clear dates, definitions and a guide to avoiding misleading comparisons. Learn to question a world map’s date, legend and data source, distinguish totals from rates and recognise when a colourful graphic is satire or opinion.
Start with If the World Had 100 People: Read the Numbers with Care and How to Read a World Map Without Falling for the Colours.
How to Read a World Map Without Falling for the Colours
A world map can make a complicated subject feel instantly clear. That is its strength—and the reason it deserves a second look before you ac...
The True Size of Africa: What World Maps Can Distort
If you grew up with a familiar rectangular world map, Africa’s scale on a globe can be a surprise. Places near the poles often occupy much m...