Each glowing etch on this map represents the path of a tornado tracked in the last 56 years by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 
 

Each glowing etch on this map represents the path of a tornado tracked in the last 56 years by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

 

(Source: fastcompany)

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The French Open on Instagram

See more photos of Roland Garros by browsing the Stade Roland Garros and Le Roland Garros location pages.

Today marks the start of Roland Garros (@rolandgarros), also known as the French Open, one of the most prestigious events in the world of professional tennis. The clay court tournament has been held in Paris since the late 1800s and is named after Roland Garros, a beloved French fighter pilot in World War II who frequented the tennis stadium where the Open is held.

Two hundred and fifty-six players—128 men and 128 women—will compete for the singles and doubles crowns over the next two weeks. Want to get a first-hand look at the tournament? Be sure to follow these Instagrammers:

  • Men’s Doubles #1 Bob Bryan — @bryanbros.
  • Women’s World #3 Victoria Azarenka — @vichka35.
  • Men’s World #6 Tomáš Berdych — @tomasberdych.
  • Women’s World #1 Serena Williams — @serenawilliams.
  • ATP, the men’s professional tour — @atpworldtour.
  • WTA, the women’s professional tour — @WTA.
You know you’re a big deal when you’re number 24 on the upgrade list (at San Francisco International Airport (SFO))

You know you’re a big deal when you’re number 24 on the upgrade list (at San Francisco International Airport (SFO))

San Francisco bound, looking forward to #gsummit (at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA))

San Francisco bound, looking forward to #gsummit (at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA))

Late night walk down by the cherry blossoms with @erinhatten #nofilter (at Cherry Blossoms)

Late night walk down by the cherry blossoms with @erinhatten #nofilter (at Cherry Blossoms)