Map created by reddit user Samsfax2The map above shows the simplified etymology (aka origin) of each US state’s name. However, the origin of some names are disputed (as you can see below).

However, before we get to that here’s what the author had to say about their map:

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The map above was created by John F. Smith in 1888 and is an attempt to show the Historical Geography of the United States in 1888.

The copy of the map above comes from the Library of Congress and here’s what is written at the bottom:

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Map created by the Jewish Electorate Institute

The map above shows the total number of Jews living in the United States. Overall, the map creators estimate that there is a total Jewish population in the United States of 7,698,840 people.

And given that the total U.S. Population is 334,914,095 people, it means 2.3% of the total US population is Jewish.

Here is the data by state:

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The map above shows which other state is mentioned most often on that state’s Wikipedia page. It comes from Crossword-Solver and you can also see the most unique words on each state’s page below.

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This video map above comes from an animated map created by NASA using FAA air traffic control data from September 11, 2001. (You can watch the original below)

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Map created by AmazonThe map above shows the 8 regional networks Amazon uses in the US to deliver your order as quickly as possible. More about it below, or you can read the full article here.

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Map created by reddit user Terratoria

The map above shows a reimagined United States where the borders are based on rivers and mountains rather than arbitrary state lines.

And the author explained that: “If anyone is wondering I had to stitch many rivers together since rivers don’t cut America into 100 pieces.”

And here is some more of the criticism the map received and his response:

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Map created by geo.universeThe map above shows what the results of the 2024 US Presidential Election would have been if only men and/or women (all all ages and races) had voted.

Here’s the actual results for comparison:

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Map created by seashellvalley760The map above shows the Democrats big problem, only a relatively small handful of counties voted more Democrat in 2024 compared to 2020.

You can also see the same thing in this map: How Every US County Voted In 2016, 2020 & 2024.

The map author explained that:

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Map created by Virginiaplaces.orgThe map above shows the state of Virginia’s land claims over North America from 1609 until the creation of West Virginia in 1863.

Here’s a little bit about them:

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