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The archive catalogs earlier viborc.com work: every article remains at the address where it was first published. Nothing here is redirected, rewritten, or quietly deleted.

High-value pieces are gradually upgraded in place. The rest stand as dated records of what was known – and thought – at the time they were written.

Climate & Environment

List and data visualization of the top 20 countries polluting the oceans the most
Discover the top 20 countries contributing most to ocean pollution. Who's polluting our oceans the most and is your country on the list?
2023-05-28
Here's how heat waves are affecting your mental health and well-being
Extreme heat can affect mood and increase the chance of a more serious mental health problem. Here's what you need to know.
2022-08-21
The UK got its new national highest temperature record of 40.3 °C
The UK just recorded its highest new national temperature record of 40.3 °C. At least 34 other stations shattered the previous record.
2022-07-17
The highest temperature ever recorded in Spain, August 14, 2021
On August 14, in Montoro (Córdoba), thermometers recorded sweltering 47.4 °C, thus beating the previous record set in 2017, by 0.1 °C.
2021-08-22
Europe's new highest temperature record (provisionally) set in Italy
On August 11, 2021, at the peak of another heatwave, Italy recorded a possible new European record of +48.8 °C (119.8 °F).
2021-08-14
Highest temperatures in Europe: A map and list of records
What are the highest temperature records for every European country? Here is the map and the table of hottest temperatures ever recorded.
2021-07-17
Hurricane Iota is the 30th storm this season and it's already Cat 5
Urgan Iota is the 30th named storm in the Atlantic this year. Never before a Category 5 hurricane has formed so late in the calendar year.
2020-11-16
Theta is the 29th named storm in the Atlantic, setting a new record
The subtropical storm Theta broke the record as the 29th named storm in the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
2020-11-10
What is the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
According to the WMO, the current highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7°C/134.1°F, and it happened on June 10, 1913.
2019-06-10
Lowest temperatures - list of records for every European country
What are the lowest temperature records for every European country? Here is the map and the table of coldest temperatures ever recorded.
2018-02-21

European Economy & Society

Inflation rates in Europe 2023 by country (Latest data and maps)
Latest inflation rates data for Europe in 2023 by country - maps and data for all European countries with relevant analysis.
2023-10-21
2024 European gas storage reserves – frozen country snapshot
A frozen country-by-country snapshot of European gas storage reserves and capacities, last updated 20 April 2024.
2023-09-30
List of Europe's most dangerous and worst roads
Discover Europe's most dangerous and worst roads in our list, highlighting country rankings, perilous routes, and stunning landscapes.
2023-05-08
Comparison of Slovenia, Croatia, and Western Balkans in 2023 - economy and politics
Comparing Slovenia and Croatia to W. Balkans countries (Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro, N. Macedonia, Kosovo) covering GDP, PPI, HDI, and more.
2023-01-07
Unemployment rates in Europe, by country, latest data for 2022
The map and table with the latest unemployment rates for all European countries. The lowest rate: Czechia (2.3%). The highest: Kosovo (20.5%).
2022-09-03
Road quality in Europe: the best and worst roads in Europe
Map and rankings table of the road quality of European countries. Which countries have the best and which have the worst roads in Europe?
2022-08-28
How many healthy life years do Europeans live?
How many healthy life years can European women and men expect? Women can expect 64.5 years and men 63.5. See full data with maps.
2022-06-19
Europe's GDP per capita expressed in PPS for 2021
A map and and a list of GDP per capita expressed in terms of PPS for all member states of the European Union for 2021 (estimates).
2022-03-26
What is economics, and why is it important?
What is economics? What does it deal with decision-making and scarcity? This post answers those and other economics questions.
2021-08-26
Map of Moody's credit ratings for Europe 2020
Map of Moody's credit rating for all European countries together with the interactive and tabular version and updated data.
2020-12-05
Unemployment rates in Europe and Balkans for 2019
Latest unemployment rates in Europe show EU28 unemployment down at 6.2%; Eurozone at 7.4%. See unemployment rates for all European countries.
2019-10-06

Croatian Politics & Elections

Approval ratings of Croatia's President - Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović
Approval ratings for Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, covering monthly observations from March 2015 through October 2019.
2019-11-13
HDZ vs. SDP: 2019 EU Election Results in Croatia Rundown
With all the votes from the 2019 EU elections in Croatia counted, it's time to analyze how the two major parties performed. It's HDZ vs. SDP rundown time.
2019-06-08
The Final and Complete Results of 2019 EU Elections in Croatia
The 2019 EU elections were held in Croatia on 26 May 2019. Here's the complete list of winners, maps, turnout data, results per municipalities, and more.
2019-06-08

US Politics & Elections

New 2020 Iowa Poll: Biden Leads, Tight Race for Second Place
A new 2020 Iowa Poll study sees Biden leading the pack, with Sanders, Warren and Buttigieg tied for the second place. O'Rourke loses support. Harris at 7%.
2019-06-09

Maps & Geography

Interactive map of Pangaea / Pangea with present-day borders and a globe
Interactive map of the supercontinent Pangaea together with the interactive 3D globe showing the Pangaea with present-day country borders.
2022-10-23
The Armenian Genocide: Recognition, status and the maps
Denied by Turkey, the Armenian Genocide was the first genocide of the 20th century. See countries and recognition statuses on maps and lists.
2021-04-25
Mountain tops above fog resemble ancient Pannonian Sea islands
Mountains above low clouds and fog in Central Europe resemble islands of the Pannonian Sea, and it is easy to spot them from the space.
2020-11-28
The Map of the Pannonian Sea - Reconstruction
Millions of years ago, parts of Central Europe were under the Pannonian Sea. Here's the map of the Pannonian Sea and the reconstruction of its area.
2019-07-07

Language & Etymology

Top 200 most common last names in the USA: A full list and a racial distribution
List of the top 200 US last names. Explore diversity, heritage, and racial dynamics in this analysis of most common surnames in the US.
2023-06-09
October in different languages of Europe, maps, and etymology
What are the origins of the word "October" and how is the month of September written in different languages of Europe? Find out with maps!
2022-10-02
September in different languages of Europe, maps, and etymology
What are the origins of the word "September" and how is the month of September written in different languages of Europe? Find out with maps!
2022-08-31
August in different languages of Europe, maps, and etymology
What are the origins of the word "August" and how is the month of August written in different languages of Europe? Find out with maps!
2022-07-31
May in different languages of Europe, maps and etymology
What are the origins of the word "May" and how is the month of May written in different languages of Europe? Find out with maps!
2021-05-01
How do you write word "snow" in different languages of Europe
What are the origins of the word "snow" and how is snow in different languages of Europe written? This data viz answers those questions.
2018-02-10

Data Visualization Craft

Inflation data visualization tutorial and a case study
Explore inflation data visualization tutorial and case study to enhance your skills in portraying economic data effectively and accurately.
2023-10-27
Seven principles in art and design that'll improve your data visualizations
Learn seven principles of art and design and how they help make better, more informative, engaging and relevant data visualizations.
2023-05-01
Data visualization fail on the map of the European Union
A recently posted tweet by the European Commission showcases the game called "Sustainable Shaun". The accompanying map of the EU is plagued with errors - wrong borders, locations of the capitals and more.
2018-01-20

Software & Business Strategy

Software moat playbook: Metrics, strategy, and implementation
A detailed software moat playbook/strategy for building advantages through community, customer success, data networks, and trust infra.
2025-01-02
Beyond code: Building unbreakable software moats in 2025
Four software moats to stand out in a world where anyone can build an app are community, customer support and success, data, and trust.
2024-12-31

Science & the Mind

Cognitive biases in intelligence analysis and their mitigation (debiasing)
Explore cognitive biases in intelligence analysis, their impact on decision-making, and mitigation strategies for accurate insights.
2025-01-05
Incredible story of John Nash and his short PhD thesis
This is a story about John Nash, the famed mathematician who inspired the movie 'A Beautiful Mind,' and his 27-page-long PhD thesis.
2023-10-16