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Joe Taylor

Over 2 decades of remodeling experience, Joe is an expert in home improvement. He is now the Managing Editor of PlumbJoe where he writes guides for homeowners. His hobbies include climbing, running and playing the piano.

Africa’s Population Puzzle: Why Two Vastly Different Regions Have the Same Number of People

by Joe Taylor

Looking at this map of Africa, you might do a double-take. The massive blue region covering most of the continent …

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The Nobel Peace Prize Nominations: A Look at Which Countries Are Backing Trump’s Bid

by Joe Taylor
Countries that have nominated Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Map by Reddit user history-remaster The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize race has taken an interesting turn, with several countries formally …

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The Surprising Truth: Most US States Have Fewer People Than Los Angeles County

by Joe Taylor
States with smaller populations than Los Angeles County

Map by Reddit user SwiftOryx Looking at this map, it’s hard to believe but true: Los Angeles County alone has …

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Where Everyone Lived in Colonial America: The Surprising Population Patterns of 1775

by Joe Taylor
Population Density Across the American Colonies in 1775

Map by the United States Military Academy / Wikimedia Commons Ever wonder what America looked like before it was actually …

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Ohio’s Hidden Mountain Ranges: What This Stunning Elevation Map Reveals About the Buckeye State

by Joe Taylor
Elevation Map of Ohio

Map found on Reddit When most people think of Ohio, they picture flat farmland stretching to the horizon. But this …

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From Ancient Roman Kitchens to Modern Cuisines: How One Latin Word Spread Across Europe

by Joe Taylor
Linguistic Offspring of the Latin Word 'Coquina' (Kitchen)

Map found on Reddit Ever wondered why “kitchen” sounds so similar across different European languages? The answer lies in ancient …

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