A New Zealand mountain has been granted personhood. Here’s why that matters
Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New ...
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This Picturesque State Park In Connecticut Is So Hidden, It’s Almost Forgotten
Nestled along the Connecticut River, Haddam Meadows State Park is a hidden gem that’s been quietly charming visitors for ...
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Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map
The state of Alaska requested the name change in 1975, but the Board on Geographic Names didn’t take action. Members of the Ohio congressional delegation – President William McKinley was from Ohio – ...
Trump's celebration of American greatness puts a spotlight on a little-known panel of experts
Within hours of taking office, President Donald Trump outlined in one of his many executive orders a mission to celebrate ...
How did Westport, near no body of water, get its name? KCQ provides a history lesson
At one point, the settlement seemed poised “to become the city of destiny,” one historian wrote. But it didn’t last.
The Charlotte area population is expected to soar by 50% by 2050. That growth is uneven
By 2050, some 4.6 million people will be living in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas, the Charlotte Regional Business ...