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Furthest Water

Finding the Location Furthest from Water in the Conterminous United States The idea for this post came a few months back when I received an email that started, “I am a writer and teacher and am reaching out to you with a question related to a piece I would like to write about the place in the United States that is furthest from a natural body o...

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Tol Color Schemes

Introduction Choosing colors for a graphic is a bit like taking a trip down the rabbit hole, that is, it can take much longer than expected and be both fun and frustrating at the same time. Striking a balance between colors that look good to you and your audience is important. Keep in mind that color blindness affects many individuals throughout ...

6625 sym R (5919 sym/16 pcs) 12 img 1 tbl