Northeastern US heavy precipitation events 1895 2011

Heavy rain events rose faster than average rainfall

70% increase

From 1895 to 2011, average precipitation in the northeastern United States rose by 10%, while heavy precipitation events rose by 70%.

Spain became a major destination for immigrants

Spain shifted from a country people left to a major destination for immigrants. The immigrant share of Spain’s population rose from 1.6% in 1998 to over 12% by 2009. From 2002 to 2007, Spain received more migrants than any other European country.

Rome redirected a Jewish tax to its own temple

After the revolt, Rome required Jews across the Empire, even those who had not taken part, to pay an annual tax of two drachmas in place of the Temple donation. Rome used the money to rebuild and maintain its temple to Jupiter Capitolinus.

Like this? There’s a whole feed of it. Replace empty scrolling with things worth knowing.

Download Hence for free

Northeastern US heavy precipitation events 1895 2011

Heavy rain events rose faster than average rainfall

Discover something new