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Why does Greenland look as big as Africa on most world maps—and why is that completely wrong? In this video, we uncover the surprising truth behind the Mercator Projection, a map design that revolutionized navigation but quietly distorted the size of our planet. From its origins in the Age of Exploration to its continued use in modern digital ...
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