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Educational Toys That Teach Kids About Geography
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Maps and Globes For Your Worldly Tot

Clockwise from top left: Ferm Living World Map Decals ($153); Authentic Models Globe Mobile ($70); This Land Is Your Land Bib ($8); LeapFrog Tag Maps ($20); Play & Learn Soft & Safe World Map Foam Puzzle Floor ($75); Alphabet Jigsaw USA Map ($47).
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If your lil tot is an inquisitive one, chances are she'll be wondering about the ways of the world long before she can even hold pen to paper. So to help her learn, nothing is better than toys and decor that educate your cutie about our fair planet. Check out these interactive maps and whimsical decor that will make her a geography whiz kid!

Clockwise from top left: Ferm Living World Map Decals ($153); Authentic Models Globe Mobile ($70); This Land Is Your Land Bib ($8); LeapFrog Tag Maps ($20); Play & Learn Soft & Safe World Map Foam Puzzle Floor ($75); Alphabet Jigsaw USA Map ($47).

Inspired: A Dark and Worldly Office
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Inspired: A Dark and Worldly Office

I'm absolutely drooling over this handsome World Map ($60) designed by These Are Things.
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I'm absolutely drooling over this handsome World Map ($60) designed by These Are Things. It's minimal, modern, and unfussy, and showcases a selection of world cities. Its pinstripe is quite dapper, and I love how the red compass rose juxtaposes with the masculinity of the other elements. It seems destined for a dark and worldly home office, so I decided to design a room inspired by it! Take a look at my picks below and tell me what you think. My favorite item is the red glass chandelier which pops against pewter and pinstripe furnishings.

Zinc Chair Rossetti Light Pomona S6 Chandelier Phillipe Desk Emeco Navy Upholstered Swivel Armchair
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The 'Internets' From a Global Perspective
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The 'Internets' From a Global Perspective

Thanks to Chris Harrison, we can now get a visual of Internet connectivity around the globe.
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Thanks to Chris Harrison, we can now get a visual of Internet connectivity around the globe. Chris used data from The Dimes Project which revealed 89,344 connections to create his world map masterpiece. As you can see, North America and Europe have way more connections than Africa or South America. Chris says:

"It is important to note that this only reflects density of connections, and not usage. Hundreds of people may utilize a single connection in an internet cafe, often the only form of connectivity people have access to in developing nations."

I wonder if there's a way to access Internet usage data from around the globe as Internet connectivity is most likely driven by commerce, economics and the need for technological integration. Therefore, it would be interesting to see how many developing countries have Internet access, even if it is limited. via Neatorama