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The most neurotic states in America

Marginal Revolution point to this lovely map. The darker the colour, the more neurotic the state.

We have no problem believing in New York. But what's going on in Mississippi?

Check out the research here to find out. You can also see who leads the US when it comes to other traits such as openness and agreeableness. Now where would Britain fit in on a global scale?

America is feeling blue

It's the map that GOP nightmares are made from.

According to a new Gallup poll, there are just 5 red states left in the USA. 

Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska and Alaska are the only ones that identified as Republican. They appear to be drowning in a sea of the 35 who came in as plurality Democrat and the 10 too close to call.

But are the numbers accurate? Nate Silver takes a look.

The map of the day...

...as nominated by Dizzy.

A completely different perspective on the US election results.

Red State, Blue State, Purple State

Is it a Rorschach test? Is it a cardiogram? No, it's a brand-new take on voting patterns in the USA.

Since the results came in, Mark Newman has been playing around with some marvellous maps. Head on over to his UMichigan site and view the election in a completely different way.

Mapping the world

Stuck in your cubicle?

Indulge the wanderlust with this afternoon plaything from the good folks at Good. Because who hasn't wanted to be Amelia Earhart or Jack Kerouac?

A visual history of the Middle East

Thanks to Gawker for pointing out this handy spot of interactive history.

How will America vote? You do the math

A fantastic new election toy from the Boston Globe.

Work out every possible scenario for this November in the ultimate 'What If?' game.

(Hat Tip: Tom Bevan)

The pattern of obesity in America

This new map charts the growth of obesity in America. You can find out more and see a larger version of the map here.

'If McCain wins, I'm out of here'

The folks at 23/6 have a great interactive map up. The premise?

In what is becoming the closest thing to an election-year tradition, liberals coast to coast will soon start repeating their solemn vow, "If McCain wins, I'm moving to [insert entirely unreasonable country here]." Disappointed liberals said it in 2000, then again in 2004, and absolutely no one left the country.

But this time, according to 23/6, they mean it. Check out this link to discover where they'll go.

Susan Sarandon's already contemplating Canada and Italy.

Alice Fishburn

Faith in America: the map

What happens when you quiz 35,000 Americans about their spiritual beliefs?

All is revealed in the Pew Forum's latest survey. These are always worth a look at and the new one is out this week. Check out these maps. In the first, the darker the state, the stronger its "Belief in God.'  In the second, the distribution of Mormons in America.

You'll find more information on these and a goldmine of other data here.