Street names are a window to the past and reveal hidden patterns when analysed at scale. Zeit Online has produced a wonderful piece of visual journalism in which literally everything is perfect. Beautiful to look at, insightful and an invitation to go explore. Nerd bonus points for allowing Regex in the search field.

From Weekly Filet #263, in January 2018.

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