MARTA is the main operator of public transit in metro Atlanta. Like any public transit system, especially in the US, it has undergone a lot of criticism, but it still provides an invaluable service to residents of Atlanta every day.

Illinois is currently holding a vote for a new state flag. If you're an Illinois resident, you can vote at apps.ilsos.gov/stateflag/

CSX is a Class I freight railroad company operating in the U.S. and part of Canada. It operates around 21,000 miles of track. It helps freight travel around the U.S., and its slogan is, "How Tomorrow Moves."

A deviation from my usual posts, but I think it's cool to look back at history. See where we were, see where we are now, what has changed, what hasn't. I think it's especially cool when comparing across continents and seeing how the differences widened or narrowed from a lack of fast communication.

Ocean salinity varies between all oceans - and within them. On average, the Atlantic Ocean is the saltiest. There are various maps online showing the different salt levels.

Black Salt is often made through firing a special type of rock salt with charcoal in a kiln for ~24 hours, along with small amounts of other ingredients.

Merry Christmas to those that celebrate it!

The Nova Bus LFS is a family of transit buses produced by the Canadian manufacturer Nova Bus. It comprises 4 generations of buses, all with distinguishing features and additions.

A clock is a device that measures time. They are one of the oldest human inventions. They come in many shapes and sizes, or may not even have a physical presence, such as when they are built into larger digital device.