My new favorite internet hobby

Sep 04, 2022 12:31 pm

Hola from Colombia, 


I’ve been consuming lots of porn lately.


But NOT the kind you’re thinking (family-friendly newsletter here). 


I’m talking Map Porn. 


There are tons of online communities sharing cool maps. For example, r/MapPorn is a subreddit with over 2 million people. 


Let’s take a look. 👇



🗺️ Google Maps New 3D Preview 


Google Maps just quietly released some big updates. 


The dopest one is 3D ariel views of famous landmarks. 


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Just click satellite view at the bottom of Google Maps then hover. More info here



💩 Flush or No Flush? 


Two days ago, I learned most Latin American countries do NOT flush their toilet paper. 


(Worth noting: I learned the easy way via a friend, not the hard way. The hard way would really stink). 


I soon realized MANY countries don’t have the plumbing infrastructure to flush toilet paper. 


This map blew my mind. 


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Map posted here on Brilliantmaps.com



📏 Countries NOT Using the Metric System 


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Yup, you read that right. 


Only 3 countries don’t use the metric system: the US, Liberia, and Myanmar. 



💬 Quote


“Anytime I feel lost, I pull out a map and stare. I stare until I have reminded myself that life is a giant adventure, so much to do, to see.” — Angelina Jolie



Abrazos, 

Mitchell 


Ps. I had an EPIC talk with my friend Jason Wright on his podcast here.

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