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https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/ixc1b4/this_map_centered_on_new_zealand/

imperspicable
adj. that cannot be seen or discerned; invisible

acerbate
v. embitter

resarciate
v. to make amends for, compensate for

ultion
n. revenge

From geographer Simon Kuestenmacher: a world map centered on New Zealand.

Also: Maps without New Zealand, maps with New Zealand, maps with too much New Zealand.

April 9, 2021 | Language

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