Many documentaries seem to agree that the world map we currently use is far from accurate, and it’s misrepresenting the size (and even shape) of many continents, islands and countries. It’s using an outdated projection technique called ” Mercator projection ” that was mainly used for sailing back in the 16th century. Why aren’t we using a map that’s more up to date? Can maps like “thetruesize” website be relied upon?
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A good way to imagine (or actually attempt) what everyone is saying here is to picture an orange with the earth drawn on it. Find a way to peel the orange and make it where you can press it flat on a table and still look exactly the same.
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