My colleague, Louis Warren, called me last night to try to explain the apportionment of Nevada delegates. And this article tries to do the same thing. I honestly can’t believe this is how the system works. But there you go. Also: how many people named “Ari” write for The Nation in one capacity or another?

Via Apostropher at Unfogged.

* More fun facts about Nevada are available here and here. Like, for instance: “The Orovada Series Soil was designated as Nevada’s official state soil in 2001.” The Orovada series contains volcanic ash, which means that you need less water to grow crops. Good thing, too, since Nevada is the driest state in the Union, with an average rainfall of just 7 inches. California’s state soil is the San Joaquin.

Update: And here’s Chris Hayes on the same issue (delegates — not ducks or soils)