Reissue: Your Geography Teacher Was Wrong!
from Why Would You Tell Me That?
This week the UN voted to adopt a new map of the world, replacing the Mercator Projection that's been the standard since 1569. So we decided to reissue our 2022 episode where BBC presenter, geographer and author, Nicholas Crane, gives the lads the lowdown on the map that changed the world, why it was so useful but also why it also gave every one of us a warped picture of the world. Neil also tells Dave about the statue that has more 1000 outfits and reveals the things you might see when you're out walking your weasel. Sources: UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce30vp55dnlo https://www.mannekenpis.brussels/en/ https://www.wired.com/2009/03/ff-diamonds-2/Presented Originally published: Nov 02, 2022 New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check out https://www.neildelamere.com/reinventing-the-neil-tour https://www.neildelamere.com/neils-on-wheels-tour You can watch the podcast on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWouldYouTellMeThatpodcast Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore Edited by Diarmuid O'Brien Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell
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