The real sizes of countries around the world Tookapic / Pexels The INSIDER Summary: • Flat maps are not an accurate representation of the actual size of the earth, because it's a sphere.• The infographic below shows the size difference between multiple countries and continents.• While the US and Canada are fairly similar in size, Colombia is a whole 4.3 times bigger than the UK. Looking at a map doesn't always give you the most accurate picture of how big or small a country or continent really is. According to Expedia, that's because the earth is a sphere, which is why it's mathematically impossible for a flat model of it — a map — to be completely correct. The infographic below compares the sizes of various countries and continents to give a truer representation of the actual size of the earth. It's pretty mind boggling. Keep scrolling to see other mind-blowing facts. Expedia
Map shows the most hated foods in America Courtesy of Hater The INSIDER Summary: Dating app Hater used data from its users to create a map that shows the most hated food in each state.Some results make total sense; others are weirdly specific.For example, Missouri hates the last bite of a hot dog, New Jersey hates gas station wine, and Tennessee hates foraged food. Back in July, the dating app Hater created a map that revealed what everyone hates the most in each state. Unsurprisingly, things like Times Square, polo shirts, and workout couples were among the hilarious and often weirdly specific results. Now, the dating app is back with another map that shows the most hated food in each state. Hater, which launched in February, matches you with people who hate the same things you do, based on the idea that "mutual dislikes can bring people closer than their shared interests." Take a closer look at the map below. Here's what people on the East Coast hate. Here's what people in the Midwest and South hate.
The meaning behind the names of the 50 US states Max Whittaker/Reuters The INSIDER Summary: Every one of the 50 US state names has a meaning behind it.The map below shows the literal translation for each state name.For example, Minnesota means "milky water," and Texas means "friend." If you've ever wondered how certain state names like Mississippi or Nebraska came to be, you're not alone. It turns out that there are actual meanings behind all 50 US state names. The map below, created by Expedia, shows the literal translation for every state. For example, Minnesota means "milky water," and Texas means "friend." Keep scrolling to see what your state means. Expedia