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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

African Union joins call for true-to-size world map to replace Mercator version

The Mercator map distorts continent sizes, enlarging areas near the poles while shrinking Africa and South America. This false representation influences media, education, and policy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From Madonna to New Order and Oasis, one man's odyssey to make an atlas of album cover maps'

Maps have significantly influenced album cover design, inspiring a unique coffee table book titled 'Maps on Vinyl'.
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fromColossal
1 month ago
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Faith XLVII Sews Textiles Made from World Maps and Currency to Explore the 'Veins of the World'

fromColossal
1 month ago
Arts

Faith XLVII Sews Textiles Made from World Maps and Currency to Explore the 'Veins of the World'

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London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Looking for the last human place on the internet? Try Google Maps

Google Maps offers entertainment value beyond navigation, as users explore geographical features and local oddities.
A community of local guides enriches Google Maps with user-generated content.
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