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Where would you start if you were looking for a treasure? Well, from what we learned in Jumanji, we probably need a map. In fact, maps, the precious representation of information, are key to so many secrets of the world, whether it’s the Earth, our history, politics, sociology, or anything, really.

Thanks to this corner of Reddit known for being the ultimate destination for fans of cartography, we can devour an endless variety of maps that all differ in information, style, size and other features. With 1.8 million members of the community, it’s now turning into one of those Reddit powerhouses that gives the best of online content.

Scroll down through the new batch of maps below and after you’re done, be sure to share our previous posts with the most unique and informative diagrammatic representations you may not have even known existed, here, here and here.

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The Baltic Way. On 23 August 1989, Two Million People Joined Their Hands To Form A Human Chain Spanning 675.5 Km Across The Three Baltic States. The Protest Was Against The Soviet Occupation, And To Support The Independence Movements Of The Three States

The Baltic Way. On 23 August 1989, Two Million People Joined Their Hands To Form A Human Chain Spanning 675.5 Km Across The Three Baltic States. The Protest Was Against The Soviet Occupation, And To Support The Independence Movements Of The Three States

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#3

Cyclist Recreates Nirvana’s “Nevermind” Album Cover

Cyclist Recreates Nirvana’s “Nevermind” Album Cover

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Pat Head
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Careful, cyclist person.... Spencer Elden might come for you too.

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Bored Panda reached out to the subreddit’s founder Patrick to find out how Reddit's cartography powerhouse has been doing since we last spoke a while ago. He describes himself as “a Denver-based techno-geek with a focus on all things geospatial and cartographic and a coding hobbyist with an emphasis in geospatial applications.”

“The subreddit has been stable the last few months, however, that all changed this morning with the news out of Ukraine of the military action there,” he said. “The subreddit usually has between 2,000 and 4,000 users at a given moment on a normal day. That number spiked to a peak of over 20,000 users looking for current maps of the situation there.”

#4

Topography Of China

Topography Of China

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Otter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that's why until very recently, 90% of the population lived on or near the eastern seaboard.

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#5

All Roads Lead To Rome. This Map Is Visualises The Famous Roads Built By The Roman Empire

All Roads Lead To Rome. This Map Is Visualises The Famous Roads Built By The Roman Empire

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Paul C.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to live in Verulam Road, St Albans, England, as a child (over 50 years ago!). Was always finding little pieces of Roman pottery in the back garden.

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#6

Atheists Are Prohibited From Holding Public Office In 8 US States

Atheists Are Prohibited From Holding Public Office In 8 US States

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Rei
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Jesus follower I have to say that some Atheists would do a better job than some so called "Christians" (=in name only). Isn't this a form of discrimination? Your own beliefs should be a private matter. 🤦‍♀️

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Leo Domitrix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For the *last time* ---- these laws are null and void per the US Constitution (Article VI) *and* by US Supreme Court decision. The fact a law is written doesn't mean it's followed ----- see "homicide" as an example.

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Angelar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Phuuuhh..... Thank you!! I had a panic attack coming - this and the Ukraine is too much bad news for me for one day ☮

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Aria Whitaker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rated Half-True: Laws are old and on the books, but completely unenforceable due to overriding Federal law. So, they are there, yes, but no one will be affected by them. https://www.wral.com/fact-check-are-atheists-prohibited-from-holding-office-in-north-carolina-and-7-other-states/19973877/

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Daniel Marsh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true. The United States frequently relies on the U.S. Constitution to over-ride outdated state laws.

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September
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should be a requirement. Guaranteed separation of church and state.

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RafCo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought this looked a bit odd, since my wife, an atheist, is an elected office holder in Pennsylvania, one of the states above in green. Indeed, there are seven states that explicitly forbid atheists from holding public office. Pennsylvania isn't one of them. The law in PA, states that nobody who believes in the existence of a God, or follows any religion may be disqualified for their belief. It says nothing about atheists.

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Donkey boi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first list of The Constitution Of The United States, First Amendment is 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.' Just saying...

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Aria Whitaker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is not, that is why they are unenforceable. https://www.wral.com/fact-check-are-atheists-prohibited-from-holding-office-in-north-carolina-and-7-other-states/19973877/

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Dave P
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not true, these are laws that were overturned over 140 years ago. Supreme Court ruling in 1878 overturned all laws with any restrictions for holding office based on any religious belief, which covered atheism. The laws were overturned, just never officially repealed like only a few years ago Boston repealed a law banning black people from living in the city limits that had been overturned by a judge in the 1700's. This is false and stupid

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Pam Page
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Pennsylvania, there is no prohibition on atheists running for office in the state constitution Too lazy to look up the other 6 states, but I suspect this is misinformation.

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Elsker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if anything, they should prohibit all religious people from holding public office. i think religion is a beautiful thing, but it shouln't have that much influence on politics etc

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Maiun
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's been unenforceable since 1961 as the Supreme Court found it is against the first amendment. Freedom of religion also includes freedom to not have a religion.

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K. Anderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The south is the WORST. They are so contradictory when it works for them. It’s like people getting mad the government wants them to get vaccinated (never mind the school system requires most kids have their shots to attend school) but Texas can tell women it’s illegal to have an abortion

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Pablo Wolfo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The more I learn about America, the more backwards I learn it is.

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Joy Hunter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of many reasons we need to get rid of the 10th Amendment.

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Tracy Wallick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That can't be legal, it's a direct violation of our First Amendment

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CJay M (They-them)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohh… Kay?? Is this a thing in America?? Or is this just another old thing that’s not inforced or what??? Americans are weird…

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Linda R Ryan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and I did not know that. Had to Google to see if it was true.

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Aubrie Allen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about separation of church and state? I bet those states would be reluctant to elect a Muslim or a Buddhist as well.

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An Co
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That law was found to be unconstitional. These are the states that have not yet abandoned an illegal attempt to violate the constition, not the states where it is actually illegal.

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Celeste Grant
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's crazy. Surely the state and religion need to have a degree of separation in order to be democratic?

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Angie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why every US politician says they are Christian while simultaneously lining their pockets with corporate campaign donations and putting the best interests of those donors over the interests of their own constituents.

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CatGirl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes but in those states you also have to prove that you've had carnal knowledge of a blood relative to hold office as well.

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MikeWheelerFan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m the southern states that sadly makes sense as there are so many Christians there…but Pennsylvania?! What?!

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MikeWheelerFan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would also like to add that the extreme Christians that do things like this are not true Christians.

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ZAPanda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Philadelphia, really? Come on guys. I can understand the chaps below Mason-Dixon but really?

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Got Myself 4 Dwarves
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eh, separation of church and state so wouldn't atheist be the ideal candidate?

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Jaekry
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait what?? You have to be registered to a 'specific' religion (I'm guessing being Muslim or 'other' doesn't count) to do public service to the people/nation?? I'm really baffled here! That's downright RACISM right there!!!

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Ashley Schriber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And this doesn't even take into account where an open atheist can legally hold office, but would never get elected.

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Al Christensen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The clauses remain in those stat constitutions but have been ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court. But, yeah, they used to believe no one could be truthful unless they feared divine punishment, not realizing that never kept religious people from lying.

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Wang Zhuang
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://repustar.com/fact-briefs/are-atheists-prohibited-from-holding-office-in-8-us-states

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Bexxxxx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ACTUALLY? Every day I find another reason to be grateful my parents let me be born north of the border lol, America feels so medieval when it comes to religion….

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Debbie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only "antique" in USA is their political system.

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Patrick believes that the way people think of cartography is changing. “The previous generation was accustomed to paper maps that they used to navigate. This required skills in orientation and awareness that are no longer necessary with digital maps on mobile devices. Whilst there are lots of articles that eulogize the loss of these skills, I don't think it's necessarily all bad.”

#7

The Topography Of Ukraine

The Topography Of Ukraine

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#8

Map Showing Netherland's Progress In Flood Management (Source: Earthmagazine)

Map Showing Netherland's Progress In Flood Management (Source: Earthmagazine)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, it's possible for a country to expand its borders WITHOUT STARTING A WAR.

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#9

Is Escape A Crime?

Is Escape A Crime?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I suppose this means you won't get extra punishment for escaping, not that you wouldn't be forced to go back to prison, if caught?

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According to Patrick, the history of cartography is full of changes in how maps are created and used. And right now, “we're seeing another shift in response to the digital age.” The sub’s founder explained that “the digital generation has a heightened awareness of how maps can visualize data. The tools to make maps have been democratized. This has increased interest in finding new and clever ways to see spatial data.”

“I think the hottest trends are in maps that elucidate some sort of political understanding. These can be maps of elections, voting districts, gerrymandering, political recognition, voting patterns, etc. Social media is engineered to spur controversy and this is most apparent in hot button political topics. Politically themed content will garner more discussion, controversy and comments than most other topics.”

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#10

All The Countries That Have Gained Independence From Great Britain

All The Countries That Have Gained Independence From Great Britain

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Beavers In Europe, 1900 And 2021

Beavers In Europe, 1900 And 2021

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's fantastic! Beavers are a "keystone species", that make massive contributions to the health of forests, wetlands, waterways, and even water tables! The American West is the place where they're needed most, they were almost killed off by fur traders and other interlopers, and if we had more beavers... we'd have less drought and fewer wildfires.

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Most Popular Language On Duolingo

Most Popular Language On Duolingo

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Patrick is a member of #maptime Denver, Rocky Mountain Map Society, NACIS, PLSC, Charles Close Society and Open Street Map Foundation. So he always has a new project up his sleeve. Right now he’s working on building a plugin for QGIS, an open-source map-making software.

“The topic is map projection distortion. We all know that flat maps distort the shape of the Earth. However, visualizing this is quite difficult. My plugin will work so that a user can input a projection and a given region. The output will be a map overlay that shows where the scale is closest to true and where it falls below a given threshold,” he told us and added that he’ll be happy to share it when it's finished.

#13

Countries With A Higher Life Expectancy Than The United States

Countries With A Higher Life Expectancy Than The United States

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The New Longest Possible Train Journey In The World

The New Longest Possible Train Journey In The World

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can totally see someone in my family doing this on Ticket to Ride - by accident. A board that has this as an objective wouldn't count

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#15

The Red Part Contains More People Than The Blue Put Together

The Red Part Contains More People Than The Blue Put Together

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The red part contains Bangladesh, some parts of India, Bhutan and Nepal. I live here and I don't think most people know what condoms or birth control is.

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Russian Military Build-Up Around Ukraine

Russian Military Build-Up Around Ukraine

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Vicky Zar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so frightening. It is practically right around the corner. I hope the people there are ok and can/ could be evacuated. Hope for the best!

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#17

A Map Visualizing The Armenian Genocide - Started 106 Years Ago

A Map Visualizing The Armenian Genocide - Started 106 Years Ago

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World Map, But It’s Centered On Buenos Aires, Argentina

World Map, But It’s Centered On Buenos Aires, Argentina

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London's Piccadilly Tube Station. Piccadilly Circus Is A Road Junction And Public Space Of London's West End In The City Of Westminster. It Was Built In 1819 To Connect Regent Street With Piccadilly

London's Piccadilly Tube Station. Piccadilly Circus Is A Road Junction And Public Space Of London's West End In The City Of Westminster. It Was Built In 1819 To Connect Regent Street With Piccadilly

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Countries That Have, Or Have Had, Openly Gay Heads Of Government

Countries That Have, Or Have Had, Openly Gay Heads Of Government

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This Is A Really Fascinating Map. Languages Of Europe Around 600 Ad

This Is A Really Fascinating Map. Languages Of Europe Around 600 Ad

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#22

World Map According To China In 1799

World Map According To China In 1799

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#23

US States In Which Homosexuality Was Illegal From 1962 To 2012

US States In Which Homosexuality Was Illegal From 1962 To 2012

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#24

Map Of The 2191 Meter Deep Krubera Cave. The Deepest Known Cave System In The World

Map Of The 2191 Meter Deep Krubera Cave. The Deepest Known Cave System In The World

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#25

This Is The Farthest Place On Earth From Any Ocean

This Is The Farthest Place On Earth From Any Ocean

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Google: "The most distant point from an ocean is the Eurasian Pole of Inaccessibility (or "EPIA") 46°17′N 86°40′E, in China's Xinjiang region near the border with Kazakhstan. Calculations have shown that this point, located in the Dzoosotoyn Elisen Desert, is 2,645 km (1,644 mi) from the nearest coastline."

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% Of Europeans Who Would Fight For Their Country

% Of Europeans Who Would Fight For Their Country

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Fight for your country" is kind of an ambiguous term. Like, there's the American sense of "get sent overseas to invade other countries and that... protects our 'freedom' somehow" contrasted with "fight if someone actually invades my country."

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#27

Map For Halloween - Every Castle In Europe

Map For Halloween - Every Castle In Europe

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last time this map was on here, it got torn to shreds about its sheer inaccuracy. It doesn't classify most actual castles as castles, especially in the UK and Spain, but it does count palaces and chateaux (which includes mansions and large stately homes in France only). I live a five minute walk from an actual bloody castle and it is not on this.

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Age Of Women At Birth Of Their First Child (Europe)

Age Of Women At Birth Of Their First Child (Europe)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fascinating if this map could be compared with ones from 50 and 100 years ago.

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#32

Piracy In The 21st Century

Piracy In The 21st Century

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Otter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The longest sea voyage I've ever taken was from the southern tip of Chile, to the Antarctic Peninsula. Definitely wasn't worried about piracy on the Great Southern Ocean.

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Most Frequent Causes Of Deaths For 50 To 69-Year-Olds. @realworldmaps

Most Frequent Causes Of Deaths For 50 To 69-Year-Olds. @realworldmaps

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Eu Countries Pushing To Label Nuclear Power As Green Energy

Eu Countries Pushing To Label Nuclear Power As Green Energy

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nuclear energy confuses me; it's clean yet we have no idea what to do with the waste it produces so (to my knowledge) the strategy now is to store it in the earth and figure it out in 100 years :/

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