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Northern Lights make rare sighting in DC region

Northern Lights make rare sighting in DC region

A strong geomagnetic storm that could produce an aurora over parts of the country is currently underway. So what are the D.C. region's chances of capturing a glimpse of the natural lights display? The Northern Lights or Aurora are seen in the skies of Virginia...

7 advanced humanoid robots in the world

7 advanced humanoid robots in the world

Humanoid robots are advanced robots that are designed to look and move like humans. They are often equipped with sensors and cameras that allow them to recognize human faces and emotions, respond to voice commands and carry out conversations. Humanoid robots...

Mint Julep

Mint Julep

This classic Mint Julep recipe is fragrant and delicious made with bourbon, muddled mint leaves, and simple syrup for the perfect Kentucky Derby drink, Mint Julep Season! Tis the season, friends! Spring has sprung here in Minneapolis, and the Kentucky Derby is...

Welcome to Kourou! Colony of Death

Welcome to Kourou! Colony of Death

SCENE 1: WANTED! Men and women willing to travel to the beautiful tropical colony of Kourou in the Americas. All material needs supplied. All expenses paid. French colonization propaganda in the form of a vue d’optique titled “Vue de la Nouvelle Cayenne” shows...

Data Doctors: Tips for buying DIY security cameras

Data Doctors: Tips for buying DIY security cameras

The options for security cameras that are easy to install, set up and monitor via your smartphone can get overwhelming for even the most tech-savvy consumer. Q: What should I consider when choosing a DIY security camera? A: The options for security cameras that...

Why Should You Visit Arlington?

A county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The county is situated in Northern Virginia on the southwestern bank of the Potomac River directly across from the District of Columbia, of which it was once a part, under the name Alexandria County. The county is coextensive with the U.S. Census Bureau’s census-designated place of Arlington. Arlington County is considered to be the second-largest “principal city” of the Washington metropolitan area, although Arlington County does not have the legal designation of independent city or incorporated town under Virginia state law.

In 2020, the county’s population was estimated at 238,643, making Arlington the sixth-largest county in Virginia by population; if it were incorporated as a city, Arlington would be the third most populous city in the state. With a land area of 26 square miles (67 km2), Arlington is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the U.S., and by reason of state law regarding population density, it has no incorporated towns within its borders. It is the 5th highest-income county in the U.S. by median family income, and is the 11th most densely populated county in the United States.

Arlington is home to the Pentagon, Reagan National Airport, and Arlington National Cemetery. In academia, the county contains Marymount University, George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, the administrative offices, buildings, and graduate programs for the Schar School of Policy and Government, and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, as well as satellite campuses of the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. Arlington is also the future home of the co-headquarters of Amazon, and the global headquarters of aerospace and defense giants Boeing and Raytheon Technologies.

Elevation: 2,372′
Area: 8.278 mi2
Population (2020): 238,643
Mayor: Willie Greene
Area code: 276