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Global maps can distort the way people view the world

Cartographers rely on the authority of maps to communicate locations, guide navigation at sea, and shape people’s perceptions ...
Greenland appears larger than it really is. Keep reading on The WiC Project Lifestyle Blog & Miriam's Boutique: Home Goods, ...
Most common world maps are highly size distorted, with any land masses located toward the poles tending to look much bigger than they really are, which, in some ways, makes this weird-looking ...