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A single raindrop that falls on the street in front of your house might travel thousands of miles away. A new interactive map lets you follow the natural path of water from any spot on the planet and virtually fly along streams, rivers, and through mountains to watch how water flows through each watershed. It’s a visceral reminder of our interconnectedness: Pollution from a factory in Minnesota or a farm in Montana might end up killing sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s also a fascinating (and somewhat addictive) way to explore corners of the globe you’ve never visited. See the map, and read my full story here. —Adele Peters   interactive map This Mesmerizing Map Lets You Follow The Path Of A Drop Of Water Anywhere In The World Click to drop a raindrop anywhere in the world, and River Runner shows you where it ends up. It’s an illustration of how connected our waterways are—and how far pollution that enters our rivers or streams can travel. READ MORE   Secrets of productive people 7 Books That Will Help You Regain A Sense Of Calm Next Big Idea Club debuts a list of relaxing reads, each of which is sure to bring your stress down. READ MORE   ces 2022 CES 22 In Pictures: Despite COVID, The Cool Tech Showed Up Though attendance was way down in Vegas this year, more than 2,000 companies exhibited their newest tech. READ MORE

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