A Completely Accurate Map With No Distortion At All

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Nov 27, 2017 98 words Read today Read Opened today Opened

Scott presents a distorted map of Europe as a riddle, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions and solve the puzzle.

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Does something seem off about this map? Maybe Amsterdam is a little too far inland? Maybe the coastline is a bit too squashed, or the sea a bit too narrow?

No. This map is fine. The problem is with you. Think of it as a riddle: what mistake are you making in reading this map?

Hints (after a fashion) here and here.

If you give up, the answer to the riddle is here.

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