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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.

The Hidden Geography of Europe: Why Former Soviet States Dominate Half the Continent

by Joe Taylor
Former Soviet countries account for over 50% of Europe’s land area

Map by Reddit user denn23rus When you think of Europe, what comes to mind? Perhaps the romantic canals of Venice, …

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The Great Rail Retreat: How America Lost Its Passenger Train Network

by Joe Taylor
U.S. Rail Network: 1972 vs. 2005

Map by Malcom Kenton / National Association of Railroad Passengers Remember when you could hop on a train from almost …

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How the Netherlands Rose From the Sea: The Amazing 700-Year Transformation

by Joe Taylor

Map by Reddit user MaxKorting Ever wondered what the Netherlands looked like before it became the compact, densely populated country …

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The Medieval Marvel: How Europe’s 40,000 Castles Tell the Story of a Continent

by Joe Taylor
Europe's Castle Distribution Map

Map by Reddit user MardukSyria Looking at this striking visualization of European castle distribution, one thing becomes immediately clear: medieval …

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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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