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Qatar
Al Jazeera
Life & Tech
The Mercator Projection: The Map That Shaped Our Perception of the World and Distorted Its True Size
The article discusses the Mercator projection, a highly influential map created by Gerardus Mercator in 1569, emphasizing its mathematical brilliance and navigational utility while critiquing its role in distorting our understanding of the world's size.
Jan 16 • 08:10 UTC
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Croatia
Večernji List
National & Local
Fortenova sold 21 gas station in Slovenia
Mercator, a member of the Fortenova group, has sold its chain of 21 self-service gas stations in Slovenia, branded Maxen, to Sunqar Resources from the UAE.
Jan 8 • 10:10 UTC
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Spain
El País
Life & Tech
The Debate | Should We Discard the World Map That Does Not Reflect the Real Proportions of the Continents?
The article discusses the ongoing debate about whether to continue using the Mercator map, which may promote a Eurocentric view of the world, or prioritize accuracy in representing the true proportions of continents.
Dec 30 • 18:49 UTC