@istand4mycolors: These maps reveal some surprising differences. Alaska is roughly 2.5 times the size of Texas, while Texas has recorded more tornadoes than any other state since 1950. California dominates earthquake records in the lower 48 states, and Florida has experienced the most hurricane landfalls. Other maps highlight major differences in life expectancy, obesity rates, violent crime, and federal land ownership. Together, they show just how much the country varies depending on where you live.