Who doesn’t love looking at a fun map? No, we don’t mean the tedious ones we had to learn back in our school days. We are talking about the informative and insightful maps that make us think. In this article, for example, we featured 15 cool maps that offer a unique perspective of our world. From a map of the animals of our planet to one of the most photographed places in the world, these fascinating maps will certainly teach you something new and exciting.
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15 of the Most Bizarre Inventions from the Medieval Times
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The Biggest Frog Ever: The Origins of Beelzebufo
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This Physician's Map Helped Stop the 1854 Cholera Epidemic
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Was This the WORST Year in Human History?
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Uncovering the Mystery of the Lost Kingdom of Kush
The Kingdom of Kush was an ancient civilization, the origins of which remain unknown to the best of historians.
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True Crime Story: The Shotgun Booby-Trap
The case of Bertha Briney and the house that was booby trapped with a shotgun...
These Archeological Finds Continue to Baffle Researchers
Some archeological discoveries that have been made simply cannot be explained away by modern researchers. Here are 15 of these baffling finds.
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A Fistful of Dollars: Live and Unforgettable Performance
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14 Mind-Blowing Optical Illusions You Must See
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A Nostalgic Trip to the Major Events of the 30's and 40's
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I Just Wanted to Let You Know: I'm Thinking of You
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Megiddo: The Story of the Oldest Battle in History
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6 Facts You May Have Not Known About King Charles
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15 Historical Photos with a Fascinating Backstory
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7 Odd Moments in History That Sound Too Surreal Today
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Meet the One-Handed Climbing Champion, Brian Zarzuela
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Find Inspiration in These Amazing Japanese Sayings
These beautiful Japanese proverbs offer invaluable lessons on love, life, and wisdom.
Welcome the Summer Season with These Beautiful Quotes
Welcome the balmy summer season with these beautiful warm-weather quotes.
15 Intriguing Facts About the World Around Us
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A Christmas Classic Sung Beautifully by Andrea Bocelli
Celebrate the season with Andrea Bocelliโs soulful rendition of โJingle Bellsโ.
Early 1900s America Captured in Charming Vintage Photos
These vintage photos capture early 20th-century life in America.
Itโs a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words
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20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process
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God Thought Long & Hard Before Creating the Dog...
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17 Terrific Charts to Expand Your General Knowledge
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Meet the 10 Most Dangerous Creatures from the Greek Myths
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This Lost WWII Postcard is a Moving Glimpse Into History
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30 Historic Artifacts With Centuries of Beauty.
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What Features Are Missing From the English Language?
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14 Odd Inventions You Wonโt Believe Were Once in Use
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6 Short Stories to Help You Stay Motivated in Life
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This Beautiful Story has a Special Moral to Teach
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Letโs Learn About 7 of the Longest Words!
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10 Common Phrases Youโre Probably Saying Wrong
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18 Amazing Facts About Very Well-Known Brands
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24 Photos of Love & Kindness to Inspire Us All
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16 Jaw-Dropping Archeological Finds
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12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives
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Wow! These People Had Someone Looking Over Them!
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The 3 Teenage Girls Who Outsmarted the Germans in WWII
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These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone
Weโve collected 11 silly-sounding slang words starting from Victorian times all the way to the present day so that all of us could have a good laugh!
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Flashback: Unfreezing Ice Cream's Delicious Origins
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