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OK, folks, you might want to keep your GPS on while scrolling through this one because we're heading into the land of 'Terrible Maps.'

It's a bumpy ride, full of wrong coordinates and not-very-helpful legends, however, the unexpected twists and turns are what make it so memorable.

This fun online project, dedicated to geographically incorrect entertainment, features such gems as 'The World According To Fish' and 'What Pedestrian [Signs] Look Like Across Europe.'

Even though its content might not get you from point A to point B, the pictures can, in fact, teach you something and put a smile on your face.

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#1

Earth

Earth

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Yvonne Blau
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm having a cr*ppy morning, but this made me laugh in spite of myself :D

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    #2

    World Map According To Fish

    World Map According To Fish

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    Sure, silly maps can be really amusing, but with the growing importance of issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, spatial epidemiology, and inequalities, you could say that geography has become one of the most relevant subjects you can study.

    The UK's Royal Geographical Society, for example, is certain that geography helps us to explore and understand space and place, recognizing the great differences in cultures, political systems, economies, landscapes, and environments across the world, and exploring the links between them.

    #3

    Cat Earth Theory

    Cat Earth Theory

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    #4

    How The Rest Of The World Sees The USA

    How The Rest Of The World Sees The USA

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    S**t I'm an American and this is basically how I see it.

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    #5

    Map Of Earth If There Was No Land

    Map Of Earth If There Was No Land

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to dislike this but it's true.

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    "Geography also provides an ideal framework for connecting and bringing together other fields of knowledge," the organization wrote on its website.

    "Geography is, in the broadest sense, an education for life and for living. Learning through geography – whether gained through formal learning or experientially through travel, fieldwork, and expeditions – helps us all to be more socially and environmentally sensitive, better informed, and more responsible as citizens and employees."

    #6

    How To Find Kentucky On The Map

    How To Find Kentucky On The Map

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    #7

    Argentina

    Argentina

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    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed to hard at this 🫤

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    #8

    Map

    Map

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    Dave In MD
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes yes, we get it. Every other country is perfect.

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    #9

    Antarctica, The Confusing Continent

    Antarctica, The Confusing Continent

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    Bibmibap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does this work? Do they use longitude? They must, right?

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    And while you could argue that these folks are biased, geography students can back up their words; they find their courses enjoyable and interesting.

    The 2020 National Student Survey, which is completed by final-year students in every UK university, revealed that 88% of the respondents studying geography were satisfied with the overall quality of their course; higher than the 83% national average for all respondents.

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    #10

    Most Oddly Named Town In Each Us State

    Most Oddly Named Town In Each Us State

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    Bored&InSchool
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dull, boring, and okay make the perfect trio! :)

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    #11

    Zimbabwe And Namibia

    Zimbabwe And Namibia

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    Fred L.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was work involved for Namibia, then German South-West Africa, to get that arm from the British. In order to get this access to the Zambezi River (and some other concessions) they accepted British rule of Zanzibar.

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    #12

    Terrible Map

    Terrible Map

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    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure that the way Hungary and Russia have been changing their societies to dictatorships falls under "Doing science".

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    #13

    Bosnians: I Wanna Swim Croatia: No

    Bosnians: I Wanna Swim Croatia: No

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    Ron Baza
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh oh. Looks like someone hasn’t heard of the Neum corridor. It’s what all the cool kids talk about, Round our way.

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    Furthermore, an analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) also noted that Geography students are more likely to complete their degree than students of most other subjects. The dropout rate among students is the third lowest across all subjects.

    I wonder, have any of these maps made it to their classes?

    #14

    That's Going To Look Stupid In 60 Million Years

    That's Going To Look Stupid In 60 Million Years

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    Bored Koala
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well.. you never know... lots of things can happen in 60 million years!

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    #15

    Restaurant Order Preferences In Africa

    Restaurant Order Preferences In Africa

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    #16

    Map

    Map

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    Craftsman 64
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only there was a House that Represented them...

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    #17

    Basically Every Data Map Of Europe

    Basically Every Data Map Of Europe

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    #18

    Map Of Roman Air Bases In 2nd Century Ad

    Map Of Roman Air Bases In 2nd Century Ad

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    #19

    Rolled Up

    Rolled Up

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    #20

    Europe But If Europe Colonised It

    Europe But If Europe Colonised It

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    #22

    For Everyone In The UK Waiting For The 12th Of April. A Map Of Every Pub In The UK

    For Everyone In The UK Waiting For The 12th Of April. A Map Of Every Pub In The UK

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    #23

    Terrible Map

    Terrible Map

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    stupidMonkey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sheesh first they "tuk ar jerbs" now they are copying our border. When will it end!?!

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    #24

    Terrible Map

    Terrible Map

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    #25

    What Pedestrians Look Like Across Europe

    What Pedestrians Look Like Across Europe

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone's just running away from Poland

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    #26

    Danger Presented By Indiana

    Danger Presented By Indiana

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    #27

    Egypt Is Smaller Than The United States, Russia And China Combined

    Egypt Is Smaller Than The United States, Russia And China Combined

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    #28

    2,066 Americans Were Asked To Point Out Ukraine On A Map

    2,066 Americans Were Asked To Point Out Ukraine On A Map

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    similarly
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find this, paradoxically, both very difficult to believe and yet very easy to believe.

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not terrible for a nation which didn't exist while half of us were in school. 90%+ in the Soviet Union.

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine being one of the people that pointed to the U.S....

    Lemme get the lemons
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YEA, COSE IT ALL MRICA, BABY!!!!!!!! WONT HAVE ANY OF THOSE SNOWFLAKE EROPEAN CONTRIES Edit: REMOVED ALL THOSE SISSY U'S BECASE IN THE SA THOSE ARE SELESS

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    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Australia!? Hey at least the most condensed guesses are around Ukraine

    Mike Hunt
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the ones who thought Ukraine was in America

    C.M.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to point out that this was probably some random online survey, which Americans enjoy messing with.

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    Ole Peder Amrud Hagen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised by how many people actually got it right.

    PandaGoPanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I reckon this was after Ukraine had been in the news for a while. Pretty sure a lot more people wouldn’t even have come close 18 months ago.

    porgsarecool
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.boredpanda.com/americans-answer-can-you-name-country-jimmy-kimmel/

    CORGI QUEEN
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hold on, someone put it on the us?????

    Johnnynatfan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes and I’m sure every person in every other country knows exactly where Ukraine is.

    Danni
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    worrying how many picked America!

    Fly_Agaric_Frog (They/Them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok so basically half of these people think that Ukraine is on a completely different continent. Dumbness at its finest (pls don't downvote if it's offending)

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll be honest. I don't know exactly where Ukraine is, but I do have the sense to Google it before answering the question.

    Todd Anderson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As if people anywhere else - except the Ukraine - would do any better. I've worked with a LOT of people overseas, and the absolute FACT is they're not any smarter or dumber than Americans.

    Ti Al
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Were those who put it in the USA blindfolded??

    Khall Khall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's almost like every map out there labels the countries and nobody needs to know geography in the other side of the world...

    Julie Snelling
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too be honest I wouldn't get it right. I don't know where anything is in England let alone anywhere else.

    Serenity Now!
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does everybody believe Americans are so stupid? Just because the healthcare sucks?

    Cosmologist wannabe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    because we have very bad education, and there are so many bad conspiracies, and everybody is phonezombie, including 8yos

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    James Russell
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are there some in america?????

    Stellan Dylla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHY THE HECK DID THEY POINT TO DA USA

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how many of us thought Ukraine was a bird with a long neck or a machine used at construction sites and loading docks?

    Humansarethevirus
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uneducated rednecks who's only obsession is their christians cults.

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the mess of points in Europe, but....Canada? The US? Australia? The OCEAN??? Seriously?

    tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that some are in the states is so, so dumb

    Cappuccino
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro thought Australia was ukraine

    Abel
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MAPSSACRE 😵. Also, Madagascar... It must be a joke!

    The Other Other White Meat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But... the amount of people who thought Ukraine is in Russia...

    two-sided llama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well at least mosst got the general area. we are geography idiots so dont get to mad

    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    change I think any nationality of a country not bordering, or about, with ukraine would answer the same

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, just don't give them jelly doughnuts right before you ask the question.

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    #29

    Population Per Capita

    Population Per Capita

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh, but they didn't account for pregnant women! 😁

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    #30

    Statistic

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    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yep. Summary: africa bad, south america not as bad, russia kinda bad, other white people good.

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    #31

    Map Of The Earth If It Was A Bear

    Map Of The Earth If It Was A Bear

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    The Earth, Centred Around New Zealand

    The Earth, Centred Around New Zealand

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    #33

    The Legality Of Owning A Kangaroo In The United States

    The Legality Of Owning A Kangaroo In The United States

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the red states are where illegal kangaroo fight clubs are held.

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    #34

    Terrible Map

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    Craftsman 64
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have included Ustrailia - it would have been glowing.

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    #35

    A Map Of The United States If It Was An Oregon Donor

    A Map Of The United States If It Was An Oregon Donor

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    Cyprus Is Just A More Aerodynamic Version Of The USA

    Cyprus Is Just A More Aerodynamic Version Of The USA

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    YTK
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this means mass takes up more of the us, than so be the destruction of the northwest

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    #37

    Prevalence Of Colour Blindness Worldwide

    Prevalence Of Colour Blindness Worldwide

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person with red-green colourblindness. I can stayed that this is frikkin hilarious. Almost all countries appear the exact same colour. Even the countries in green look as though they are in red.

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    #38

    'can You Walk To Australia From Your Country?'

    'can You Walk To Australia From Your Country?'

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    Foutland

    Foutland

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    Bored Koala
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As silly as it is, it still made me laugh..

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    #40

    The Most Popular Word In Each State

    The Most Popular Word In Each State

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    not your average weirdo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would’ve been funny if one state had a weird word like “barbecue” or “potato”

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    #41

    Countries With An Ak-47 On Their Flag

    Countries With An Ak-47 On Their Flag

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    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they are really proud of the fact that they used it to chase out colonisers. True story.

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    #42

    If Great Britain Was Located Next To Japan

    If Great Britain Was Located Next To Japan

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    LK
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What?! Where's the Isle of Man?! Have we been scooped up the with the UK, AGAIN?

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    #43

    Super Bowl Wins By Country

    Super Bowl Wins By Country

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    #44

    Map Of All The Countries Where The Prime Minister Shat Themselves In McDonald's

    Map Of All The Countries Where The Prime Minister Shat Themselves In McDonald's

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    #45

    Railway Map Of Antarctica

    Railway Map Of Antarctica

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    Scott E
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is there a map showing the locations of all airports in Antarctica? That may prove more useful.

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    #46

    Italy

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    YTK
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So like the us, don’t go south less you want to be hit over the head via an acoustic instrument

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    #47

    Pornstars Per Million Inhabitants In Europe

    Pornstars Per Million Inhabitants In Europe

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting, nothing really strange though. Have to make money some way, and I hear it pays well.

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    #48

    Terrible Map

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    athornedrose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    was their prime minister a farm animal at one point? i feel like i need context

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    #49

    Every Us State If They Had An Independence Movement Like Brexit

    Every Us State If They Had An Independence Movement Like Brexit

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no, they reversed it. Indiana is now Outdiana.

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    #50

    Terrible Map

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    #51

    Terrible Map

    Terrible Map

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    Widdew Muffin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Montana looks like small joe biden whispering a secret to big joe biden aka Idaho

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    #53

    Fatalities From Texting And Driving In 1960

    Fatalities From Texting And Driving In 1960

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    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks a lot like the map of lives saved by seatbelts in cars in 1960.

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    #54

    Portugal Is Actually Smaller Than Spain

    Portugal Is Actually Smaller Than Spain

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    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seriously? never would have guessed. /s

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    #55

    Division Of Switzerland, Proposed By Muammar Al-Gadaffi At G8 Summit In 2009

    Division Of Switzerland, Proposed By Muammar Al-Gadaffi At G8 Summit In 2009

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    #57

    It's Raining Very Hard In The UK Right Now

    It's Raining Very Hard In The UK Right Now

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    #58

    Us Governors By Eye Colour

    Us Governors By Eye Colour

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    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    interesting, so germanic descent people prefer to be in the north, same as EU?

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    #59

    Most Common Answer From Respondents, After Being Asked What State They Are In

    Most Common Answer From Respondents, After Being Asked What State They Are In

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    Range Of Homosapiens

    Range Of Homosapiens

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    Remi (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ummmm.... is the gray supposed to be no humans? Because the Norwegian city of Alta has humans last time I checked and the 50k plus people from Greenland might want a word with whoever did this

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    #61

    8 Ways To Divide France

    8 Ways To Divide France

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    #62

    Dele Alli

    Dele Alli

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imo Messi is better. Ronaldo isn't even the best Portuguese player. Plus he's a rapist.

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    #63

    Us States But The First Letter Is Missing

    Us States But The First Letter Is Missing

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    #64

    Popes/Mi²

    Popes/Mi²

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    John George
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might make more sense if the legend were legible.

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