Maine isn't where we thought it was, and 9 other truths about states

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Jul 5, 2026

Geography·5 min read

Maine isn't where we thought it was, and 9 other truths about states Discover   How can Canada be south of the United States? Is the Statue of Liberty really in New York? It turns out many of the "facts" Americans grew up learning in school aren’t completely true. From states that aren’t where you think they are to maps that wildly distort size and distance, these 10 geography myths will make you see the United States in a totally different way. Read full article

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