Exploring the wilderness as a Boy Scout can be exhilarating, and kids often make memories that stay with them forever as they hike through the woods and sleep under the stars. One of the keys to having a successful camping trip is preparation. Planning the necessities that will be needed, packing them carefully, and learning a few … [Read more...]
Camping and Wilderness Skills for Boy Scouts
A Boy Scout’s Guide to Scouting and Outdoor Skills
The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are two organizations that give kids the opportunity to learn a variety of skills, such as tying knots, first aid, orienteering, and cooking over an open fire. Camping with the Boy Scouts can be both exciting and memorable, especially if the camping trip involves a remote wilderness area. Safety is … [Read more...]
A Boy Scout’s Guide to Navigation Skills
One of the many things Boy Scouts learn is how to navigate in the wilderness. Whether you're in the woods for the day or you're going on an extended adventure of camping and hiking, you'll need to know how to pinpoint your location and find your way around. Navigation often involves a compass and a map. Using these things, you'll be … [Read more...]
A History of the Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America (BSA), typically just referred to as the Boy Scouts, is the largest scouting organization in the United States. Currently, about 2.3 million youth participants are involved with the help of nearly one million adult volunteers. Around 110 million Americans have participated in BSA programs. In 2019, the group … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases by Country
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases caused by the novel coronavirus is growing by the hour. More than 150 countries now have a confirmed COVID-19 case, and the virus is spreading quickly. The first known cases of COVID-19 were reported as cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China in December 2019. By January 7, 2020, Chinese … [Read more...]
The Biggest Automotive Safety Recalls of All Time
If it seems like you’re always hearing about vehicles being recalled for dangerous or faulty parts, it’s because you are! Thanks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) pressuring automakers to recall more vehicles in recent years, the number of NHTSA recalls issued has been rising drastically. Before 2014, … [Read more...]
Visualizing Charges Filed With the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Since 1992
According to a recent study, 61% of US workers have witnessed or experienced discrimination in the workplace. Cases brought forward to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), meanwhile, are the lowest they’ve been since 1992. In 2019, only 72,675 charges were brought forward; that’s very close to 1992’s 72,302 … [Read more...]
