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The Mercator projection, introduced in 1569 by Gerardo Mercator, was a game-changer for maritime navigation, allowing sailors to plot straight-line courses. However, this map also introduced significant distortions, exaggerating the size of regions near the poles and shrinking areas near the equator. These inaccuracies skewed perceptions of ...
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