This site is an amazing online world atlas packed with geographic, economic, political, historical and cultural information.
Geography IQ
The Opportunity Project
An open data effort to improve economic mobility for all Americans by providing them with the digital tools to do so.
Google Maps Now Has Real-Time Transit Help
Google Maps will now track the real-time arrival of public transportation in cities around the world.
At Home in the Heartland Online
An exhibit about family life in Illinois from 1700 to the present. You will have the opportunity to meet real people and share in their decision making.process which makes a for a unique educational experience.
Shooting Pictures from a Train
Photographing from a train wasn't easy until now. Check out this awesome list of tips!