Top posts of the first quarter of the 11th blogging year (3/21/21 to 6/20/21)

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1 (1). Western drought likely worst in a millennium and may be the beginning of 'aridification' June 12, 2021 1.66K (1,752)

2 (4). CNBC and SciShow explain why the world is running out of sand and what can be done about it May 29, 2021 830 (981)

3 (7). Purposes, explanations, and applications of the Media Bias Chart for Flashback Friday April 16, 2021 791 (850)

4 (2). The Daily Show and CNN examine the Arizona audit May 17, 2021 728 (1,208)

5 (10T). TED-Ed and SciShow on which bags are best and worst for the environment May 24, 2021 676 (776)

6 (8). CNBC describes 'How The Rich Avoid Paying Taxes' and asks 'Are Rich People Fleeing Places With High Taxes?' May 18, 2021 657 (825)

7 (13). Responses to Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack include government action and panic buying May 13, 2021 627 (747)

8 (5). 1979 Santa Clara Vanguard's maypole in motion for a drum corps May Day May 1, 2021 625 (893)

9 (26). Bill Maher gives the Best Picture nominees at the Oscars two thumbs down for being serious instead of entertaining Apr 11, 2021 582 (613)

10 (18). 'Outlander,' 'The Walking Dead,' and other fantasy, horror, and science fiction nominees at the Saturn Awards May 19, 2021 572 (676)

11 (24). Colbert and Meyers lampoon 'Italygate' and debunk Trump's backwards pants June 9, 2021 560 (656)

12 (3). 'SNL' celebrates Mother's Day with the cast's and guests' moms May 9, 2021 558 (1,121)

13 (9). Brad Parscale working with Caitlyn Jenner updates the Trump Campaign's 'Death Star' for the Revenge of the Sixth on Throwback Thursday May 6, 2021 541 (805)

14 (14). CNBC explains how the pandemic disrupted the microchip supply chain for automakers May 27, 2021 531 (724)

15 (15). 'Knives Out' and 'Mulan' lead thriller and action film nominees at the Saturn Awards May 9, 2021 519 (719)

16 (35). More good news than bad as NBC reports 600,000 dead in U.S. from COVID-19, a pandemic update June 7, 2021 511 (554)

17 (40). Weekend Update on Sidney Powell being sued by Dominion updates 'SNL' on the 2020 election and its aftermath for Throwback Thursday April 8, 2021 470 (515)

18 (32). CNN, NBC News, and CNBC react to ProPublica's report about the ultra-rich avoiding taxes June 11, 2021 463 (570)

19 (36). 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' has two Oscar nominations plus two Golden Globes and awards from the Critics Choice Association and WGA March 30, 2021 441 (544)

20 (27). CNBC explains 'How Georgia's Controversial Voting Laws Sparked Major Corporate Backlash' April 17, 2021 428 (600)

(6). The science of catalytic converters, part 1 of why catalytic converters are being stolen May 25, 2021 229 (856)

(10T). Colbert and Meyers take closer looks at replacing Liz Cheney and Arizona audit May 11, 2021 (776)

(12). Observe International Day for Biological Diversity with videos from United Nations, TED-Ed, and BBC May 22, 2021 (771)

(16). Trevor Noah explains ransomware May 14, 2021 (705)

(17). WXYZ, WDIV, and WPTV report on the chip shortage and its effects on autos and appliances May 28, 2021 419 (698)

(19). Celebrate Endangered Species Day with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and NOAA Fisheries May 21, 2021 (666)

(20T). The economics of catalytic converter theft, part 2 of why catalytic converters are being stolen May 26, 2021 (660)

(20T). 'Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood' and the fantasy and animated movie nominees at the Saturn Awards for Flashback Friday May 7, 2021 (660)

(22). 'Birds of Prey' and 'The Flash' lead comic-book and superhero movies and television nominees — DCEU and Arrowverse at the Saturn Awards May 8, 2021 (638)

(23). NASA and '60 Minutes' explore the contributions of Asian-Americans to the Mars mission of Perseverance and Ingenuity May 10, 2021 (635)

(25). ABC News and NBC News explain Cinco De Mayo, a holiday more celebrated in the U.S. than Mexico May 5, 2021 (655)

(28). Stories of 'Black Wall Streets' to remember the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre June 1, 2021 (594)

(29). Cyberattack on meat processor JBS shows how the food supply is a national security issue June 2, 2021 (583)

(30). My 2021 Saturn Awards votes May 23, 2021 (576)

(31). Elise Stefanik replaces Liz Cheney as House Republican Conference Chair May 15, 2021 (571)

(34). Seeker and CNBC examine the hidden environmental costs of electric cars and how to reduce them by recycling May 8, 2021 (569)

(37). WOOD-TV provides a Michigan perspective on the JBS cyberattack June 3, 2021 264 (542)

(38). House Republicans vote to remove Liz Cheney as conference chair May 12, 2021 (529)

(39). Legend and history for National Donut Day 2021 June 4, 2021 (528)