40 maps that explain the Internet
Interesting article about the history of the Internet, with some really cool maps. Our upcoming "picture of the week" will come from this article. Check out our most recent weekly digests to discover our previous picture of the week.
Article posted by Timothy B. Lee on Vox.com.
The internet increasingly pervades our lives, delivering information to us no matter where we are. It takes a complex system of cables, servers, towers, and other infrastructure, developed over decades, to allow us to stay in touch with our friends and family so effortlessly. Here are 40 maps that will help you better understand the internet — where it came from, how it works, and how it's used by people around the world.
Map #37 from original article: Watch people wake up on Twitter
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