McDonalds Density
source: http://jalopnik.com/5366854/in-the-lower-48-states-mcdonalds-is-never-more-than-a-145+mile-d...
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This map was created by Stephen Von Worley, who used location data on the 13,000 plus MickeyD's locations along with some coding-fu to generate the above map. What we see is as expected, a network of the franchises largely following the freeway and highway system and increasing in density in proportion to the population density. According to Von Worley, the furthest you can get from a McDonald's is in the aforementioned prairie wasteland of South Dakota, 107 miles as the crow flies from the nearest set of golden arches. And people wonder why we're a fat nation. For the complete breakdown and a full resolution version of the map, head over to Weather Sealed:
http://www.weathersealed.com/2009/09/22/where-the-buffalo-roamed/
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bailey78
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We have a total of five in the area i live in.
- 2 years ago
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bailey78
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Chancey
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Wow.... yeah we got a McDonalds in our town like 2 years ago. Now everyone in town works there lol.... That's some crazy shit.... We could really do EVERY person some good by closing these... I'm going to have nightmares about McDonalds ruling the world tonight :-/
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Chancey
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ColossalView
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It almost feels too close.
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ColossalView
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morirjedi
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That is why the east coast is so cool. MC D's on every corner.
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morirjedi
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Nettle
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As gross as the information is, I love looking at stuff like this. Fascinating.
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Nettle
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Think_LED
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They should do a study of how many obese people live within a certain area of those fat factories.
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Think_LED
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remanns
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My next road trip should obviously be to "northwest South Dakota, between Meadow and Glad Valley". Ill pack a lunch for the return breakfast and be ready to adapt on the fly!
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remanns
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remanns
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Once a year or so, I eat the proverbial "hockey puck" egg-mc-whatzit for a very very early breakfast when I start a road trip,......but thats the extent of my patronage.
( The mc-whatzit still has happy connotations for me, and brings back fond memories ). Discus food is PORTABLE! AND FAST! I will not apologize,.....but I wont do it much.
p.s.- the ration size is somewhat underwhelming. - 2 years ago
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remanns
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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Corporation deathburger is on the move. I am not down with that clown.
- 2 years ago
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slarabee [removed]
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bishopobispo
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slarabee:
No joke, Slarabee.
If there were a McDonalds within walking distance of myself, I'd definitely be up for a Double Cheeseburger right now.
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bishopobispo
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bc_f [removed]
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remanns
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bc_f:
NO! D Donuts are the uncut meth of the sugar world, and as such I have no quarrel. The fix is in!
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remanns
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TheDecemberists
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I want to see a map of all of the Subways. I drive by 3 of them on my way to school.
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TheDecemberists
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CalgarC
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TheDecemberists:
i drive past at least 20 fast food places on my way to the movies at least 5 being McDonalds
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CalgarC
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TheDecemberists
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TheDecemberists:
Damn!
Although this makes me question how for away "the movies" are...
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TheDecemberists
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CalgarC
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thats scary
- 2 years ago
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CalgarC
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diabolical44
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how can there be that many McDonalds in parts of the west like Wyoming and Utah and Idaho and New Mexico. do they build McDonalds locations in the middle of the salt flats and the deserts and the wilderness? haha.
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diabolical44
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bailey78
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diabolical44:
Wal -Mart just think every wal-mart has a McDonalds in it or at least every wal-mart I have ever been in.
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bailey78
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Supertramp_
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This is pathetic, Americans are so lazy
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keithjoforever
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Ha I had no idea their lights were so bright.
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dmass5
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you guys are such hypocrits. i guarntee half if not most of yall eat at mcdonalds.
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dmass5
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Cubejam
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dmass5:
I eat at McDonalds yes.... but as a treat once every month or 2 months... having so many will cause people to eat them daily... and become the fat lumps of lard you see in the US today.
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Cubejam
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SparkShark16
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Disgusting, Hilarious, and Disturbing all at the same time. Way to go, USA!
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Skyscraper08
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I guess Army recruiters are going to look at this, and target the less "glowing" regions, to get fitter/more in-shape individuals.
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CalgarC
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Skyscraper08:
quantity over quality, a bullet from a fat guy is just as effective as one from a healthy one... they will target the high density areas
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CalgarC
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Buddha2112
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Take away the silly glow affect. Might not look as impressive without a 50mile halo around each one.
But then again, that's a SHIT LOAD of McDonalds.
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remanns
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West Texas looks better and better to this Texan.
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remanns
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Denica_Cassandra
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that map makes you look fat
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Denica_Cassandra
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danitassin
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When did we start hating our bodies, and ruining food.
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danitassin
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Thargor19
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now i wonder what it would look like if it were starbucks...i know of some areas where there are 3 on one street corner.
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Thargor19
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tommic
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dedelazen read the article its about the contiguous 48 states ru illiterate
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tommic
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TheDecemberists
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tommic:
I believe he was making a funny...
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TheDecemberists
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HaagenDazs
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This is insane..
Plus, McDonalds is disgusting. I'd like to see this same thing, but on a global view. I bet we are in the lead... - 2 years ago
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Cubejam
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Ah this proves the point.... America + fat people.....
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Cubejam
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JeremyTG77
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McDonald's makes mediocre burgers and fries anyway.
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frizzlecat
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JeremyTG77:
No, they make shit.
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frizzlecat
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jarrod86
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By looking at this picture, one would think some states ARE McDonald's.
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jarrod86
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JeremyTG77
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jarrod86:
Hahaha, true.
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jmsrmy
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Featured in The Retail Sector!
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capolia
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See why american food is so delicious, mmmm xxxlarge greasy burgers and cardboard chips, my fave!! Is McD's lifeling mission statement not " for everyone to have a McD's less than one mile from them. " There are at least 4 within a 3mile radius of me in Glasgow. So sad.
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capolia
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alien1280
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The infection spreads!
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hell0everything
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alien1280:
Waugh! I bet the majority of us live in the hot zones!
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hell0everything
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capolia
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ddelazan:
haha :D
- 2 years ago
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capolia
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FallenMorgan
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No wonder Americans are so healthy.
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