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Watch WW2 In Europe With Army Sizes In Just 60 Seconds

Last Updated: July 17, 2024 Leave a Comment

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The video above provides a concise overview of World War II in Europe, focusing on the troop strengths of various sides. It highlights the major military forces involved in the conflict, including the Allies and the Axis powers.

You can watch the sped up version below which shows everything above in just 60 seconds.

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Filed Under: History

Map Of US Metro Areas Over 500k People

Last Updated: July 17, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Map Of US Metro Areas Over 500k People

Map created by reddit user TA-MajestyPalm

The map above shows the 111 metro areas of the United States with a population of over 500,000. It also shows the 5 year growth rate between 2018 and 2023.

However, I thought it might be fun to look at the growth rates of these areas since 2000:

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Filed Under: United States

Tim Hortons Vs Starbucks Market Share & Locations In Canada

Last Updated: July 16, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Tim Hortons Vs Starbucks Locations In Canada

Map crated by Maptitude
This map depicts the market share of Tim Hortons versus Starbucks across Canada by census subdivision. The colour coding represents the dominance of each coffee chain in various regions:

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Filed Under: Canada

Extremely Detailed English Map Of The Paris Catacombs

Last Updated: July 16, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Extremely Detailed English Map Of The Paris Catacombs

Map found via reddit, click for larger size.

The map above shows an incredibly detailed map, in English, of the Paris Catacombs. It appears to have been made by a French company called CUBE that no longer seems to be in business.

Here is some of the extracted text (note this was done by software so may have some errors). You can read the map in full by clicking on it above:

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Filed Under: History

Map Of The World Divided Into 804 Zones Of 10 Million People

Last Updated: July 15, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Map Of The World Divided Into 804 Zones Of 10 Million People

Map created by reddit user minecraftian48

The map above divides the world into 804 roughly equal areas of population with 10 million people each. Here’s a bit more about the project:

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Filed Under: World Maps

Emergency Exit Map Of The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina North Tower

Last Updated: July 15, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Emergency Exit Map Of The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina North Tower

Map found on reddit

This is a Map Of The Emergency Exit at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina North Tower.

Filed Under: Funny

Map Showing Where Presidential Assassinations (And Attempts) Have Occurred

Last Updated: July 14, 2024 1 Comment

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Map Showing Where Presidential Assassinations (And Attempts) Have Occurred

The map above shows which state various US Presidents were assassinated (or attempted assassination that resulted in injury) in occurred.

Assassinated Presidents
NameLocation
Abraham LincolnFord's Theatre in Washington, D.C.,
James A. GarfieldBaltimore and Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C.
William McKinleyTemple of Music in Buffalo, New York
John F. KennedyDallas, Texas
Wounded Presidents
Theodore RooseveltMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Ronald ReaganWashington Hilton hotel
Donald TrumpButler, Pennsylvania

Filed Under: United States

What if Zealandia Was Not Underwater?

Last Updated: October 9, 2025 Leave a Comment

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what if zealandia was above sea level

Map found via reddit
This map depicts an alternate world where the submerged continent of Zealandia is above sea level, shown to the east of Australia.

The map includes various details about this fictional “Republic of Zealandia”.

Here’s the details:

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Filed Under: Fictional

Map of Israel & Palestine’s Territorial Changes 1920-2008

Last Updated: July 11, 2024 1 Comment

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Map of Israel & Palestine's Territorial Changes 1920-2008

Map found on reddit.
The map above shows the territorial changes of Israel & Palestine between 1920 and 2008. Here are the key details from each of the maps included:

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Filed Under: Middle East

Map Showing Where The Burqa Is Banned

Last Updated: July 11, 2024 Leave a Comment

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Map Showing Where The Burqa Is Banned

Map created by @theworldmaps_

This map provides information on the countries where the burqa, a full-body covering which covers the body and face and is worn by some Muslim women, is subject to various types of bans.
The map uses different colors to indicate the type of restriction in each country:

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Filed Under: World Maps

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