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Why did Google Maps have a big black smudge in the South Pacific before 2012? And why did it disappear? And what does it have to do with Captain Cook? And what is a phantom island? | Map Men

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVemGumEEgo

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Title
The Phantom Island of Google Maps
Authors
Jay Foreman
Duration
12:26
Published
Apr 24 2024

2 comments

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    AAA1374
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    As always, it's so fascinating and entertaining to see Mark and Jay give such a storied glimpse into something most people would never know (or think) about. I recommend pausing to read the diary...

    As always, it's so fascinating and entertaining to see Mark and Jay give such a storied glimpse into something most people would never know (or think) about.

    I recommend pausing to read the diary at about 3 minutes in just to appreciate the extra work that had no need to be in there but really adds that extra level I've come to expect from Jay Foreman.

    14 votes
    1. Deely
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      I love small details in this and others videos that adds great and subtle humor. And lets don't even start talking about song which country is most squarest...

      I love small details in this and others videos that adds great and subtle humor. And lets don't even start talking about song which country is most squarest...

      3 votes