mardi 1 octobre 2013

30 Maps That Are Missing From Your Life

30 Maps That Are Missing From Your Life

You think you know the world? These maps will blow open your understanding of the globe.

1. Here’s the world as seen through breast size.

Here's the world as seen through breast size.

2. For fairness’ sake, here is the world as seen through penis size.

For fairness' sake, here is the world as seen through penis size.

3. Ever wonder how closely McDonald’s was packed?

Ever wonder how closely McDonald's was packed?

datapointed.net / Via weathersealed.com

4. Here is a map showing the totality of internet connections in December 1969.

Here is a map showing the totality of internet connections in December 1969.

5. And here are the number of internet users today.

And here are the number of internet users today.

internetcensus2012.bitbucket.org

6. The world as seen through Facebook use in 2010.

The world as seen through Facebook use in 2010.

Facebook: note.php

7. Twitter’s take on the world.

Twitter's take on the world.

8. Here’s the connected world of unrestricted internet.

Here's the connected world of unrestricted internet.

Reporters Without Borders / Via labnol.org

9. The blue marks where the English version of Wikipedia is the most used version.

The blue marks where the English version of Wikipedia is the most used version.

en.wikipedia.org

10. Here’s a map of the percentage of people believing in God in Europe.

Here's a map of the percentage of people believing in God in Europe.

en.wikipedia.org

11. And here is the number of people who have self-identified as followers of the Jedi religion in the U.K.

And here is the number of people who have self-identified as followers of the Jedi religion in the U.K.

en.wikipedia.org

12. Here’s a classic map of the world from 1531.

Here's a classic map of the world from 1531.

theastralworld.com

13. This map equates the GDP of countries to specific U.S. cities.

This map equates the GDP of countries to specific U.S. cities.

14. Here’s a map depicting every country Che Guevara has lived in or visited. The rifles depict where he started revolutions.

Here's a map depicting every country Che Guevara has lived in or visited. The rifles depict where he started revolutions.

en.wikipedia.org

15. And this map displays any country that was at one time under communist rule.

And this map displays any country that was at one time under communist rule.

commons.wikimedia.org

16. This map shows the frequency of lightning strikes throughout the world.

This map shows the frequency of lightning strikes throughout the world.

geology.com / Via imgur.com

17. This is a map showing the number of skyscrapers in every country.

This is a map showing the number of skyscrapers in every country.

18. Here is the U.S. interstate system reimagined as a subway map.

Here is the U.S. interstate system reimagined as a subway map.

19. Here’s what high-speed rail travel could look like in a few years.

Here's what high-speed rail travel could look like in a few years.

20. And here is the current depiction of air traffic over a 24-hour period.

30 Maps That Are Missing From Your Life

21. A map showing the leftover fallout in the U.S. from nuclear testing in Nevada between 1951–1962.

A map showing the leftover fallout in the U.S. from nuclear testing in Nevada between 1951–1962.

22. Here’s a map showing everywhere the U.K. has colonized at some point.

Here's a map showing everywhere the U.K. has colonized at some point.

en.wikipedia.org

23. Here’s a map of the world’s earthquakes, outlining the planet’s faults.

Here's a map of the world's earthquakes, outlining the planet's faults.

livescience.com

24. Are you happy?

Are you happy?

25. Here’s a map showing the world if it were divided evenly into color-coded areas of equal population.

Here's a map showing the world if it were divided evenly into color-coded areas of equal population.

26. Pirates perhaps remain a bigger problem than you imagined.

Pirates perhaps remain a bigger problem than you imagined.

businessinsider.com

27. Here’s a map showing the world’s favorite types of alcohol.

Here's a map showing the world's favorite types of alcohol.

28. And this map shows how much the world drinks.

And this map shows how much the world drinks.

commons.wikimedia.org

29. Here’s a map for those curious about the average age of people losing their virginity.

Here's a map for those curious about the average age of people losing their virginity.

30. And most importantly, a handy guide to knowing where to find your favorite Disney stars.

And most importantly, a handy guide to knowing where to find your favorite Disney stars.

For those dying to see even more maps, this video will treat you to another 42 maps with explanations.

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