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Why Maps Are Flat and Life Is Confusing

The Earth is round, but maps are flat. This explains most of life's directional confusion. / DankBrief

This quote highlights the common struggle with navigation and maps. It humorously points out the inherent challenge of representing a spherical world on a two-dimensional surface.

Topics: Maps memesNavigation memesGeography memes

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