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Reject Modernity, Embrace Tradition Map

Last Updated: September 26, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Reject Modernity, Embrace Tradition Map

I decided to have a bit of fun with the maps above.

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Football (Soccer) Matches That Are Banned By UEFA & FIFA

Last Updated: May 2, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Football (Soccer) Matches That Are Banned By UEFA and FIFA

Map created by Favox88
The map above shows banned football (soccer) matchups between various countries, pre the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In most cases, it comes down to historical animosity and/or (lack of) political recognition.

The banned matchups are:

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US Propaganda Map Of What Would Happen To The US If The Central Powers Won WW1

Last Updated: September 6, 2024 Leave a Comment

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US Propaganda Map Of What Would Happen To The US If The Central Powers Won WW1

The map above comes from Life magazine and was published on February 10th, 1916.

It’s titled: My Country ‘Tis of Thee – New Prussia

But it’s important to note, that it was before the United States entered the war on the side of the UK and France.

As Reddit user Pjpjpjpjpj further states:

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What If Chile Had Been Divided Between East & West During The Cold War

Last Updated: September 6, 2024 1 Comment

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What if Chile Had Been Divided Between East & West During The Cold War

Map created by @the_golden_bob_tloas

This silly map above looks at what Chile would have looked like if it has been divided between East and West during the Cold War like East and West Germany.

West Chile would have been allied with the United States and East Chile would have been allied with the USSR.

It even looks as though the Capital Santiago, would been divided like Berlin.

The original author didn’t provide any scenario how this situation came about, but would love to get your thoughts below:

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Map Of The Caprivi Strip In Namibia

Last Updated: March 10, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Map Of The Caprivi Strip In Namibia

The Caprivi Strip, also known as the Zambezi Region, is a narrow protrusion of Namibia that extends eastward from the main body of the country.

It stretches approximately 450 km (280 miles) between Botswana to the south, Angola and Zambia to the north, and almost (but not quite) Zimbabwe to the east (see below).

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Krubera Cave Map: Once The Deepest Cave System In The World At -2,196m (-7,204ft)

Last Updated: August 29, 2024 1 Comment

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Krubera Cave Map: Deepest Cave System In The World At -2,196m (-7,204ft)

Map found on Reddit
The map above is a topographical map of the Krubera-Voronya Cave, located in the Western Caucasus, in the Arabika Massif region.

This cave is notable for being one of the deepest known caves in the world.

Here are the key points from the map:

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How Antarctica Would Look If All The Ice Melted

Last Updated: August 28, 2024 1 Comment

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How Antarctica Would Look If All The Ice Melted

Map found on reddit
The map above shows what Antarctica would look like if all the ice melted. Unlike the Arctic ice pack, which is all just frozen water, Antarctica has a significant amount of land.

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Map of Greek Surname Suffixes

Last Updated: August 25, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Map of Greek Surname Suffixes

This map visually represents the prevalence of Greek surname suffixes based on different regions within Greece and some adjacent areas like Cyprus and parts of Turkey.

The suffixes shown on the map indicate regional patterns of how surnames tend to end, which can often be traced back to historical, linguistic, or cultural influences.

Here’s a breakdown of the key suffixes and the regions where they are prevalent:

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Map of The The World Islands (Dubai)

Last Updated: August 25, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Map of The The World Islands

Taken from the ISS in 2010
The World Islands project in Dubai is an ambitious artificial archipelago development located off the coast of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

It is designed to resemble a map of the world, with a collection of small, man-made islands representing various countries and continents.

Key Features of The World Islands Project:

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Countries That Have Elected A Politician Named Adolf Hitler

Last Updated: August 22, 2024 1 Comment

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Countries That Have Elected A Politician Named Adolf Hitler 1

The map above shows the three countries in the world that have elected a politician named Adolf Hitler.

The most famous is the Austrian born, German Chancellor and worst dictator in history who needs no introduction or comment.

His Namibian and India namesakes could not be more different.

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