Geography
23 unrolled threads about geography, each one readable on a single page.
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of cool maps you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. All roads lead to Rome
SummaryA curated collection of 30 fascinating maps covering topics ranging from geography and history to population distribution and cultural data, including classics like map projections, Roman Empire territories, and unique visualizations like wolf pack ranges and pasta varieties by region.Aug 6, 202431 tweets♥ 498KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITPlaces on Earth that don't look real - thread 🧵 1. Namibia, where the desert meets the ocean
SummaryA curated collection of 30 breathtaking and seemingly otherworldly locations from around the globe, including natural wonders like Salar de Uyuni's salt flats, Iceland's basalt canyons, Australia's pink lake, and China's towering rock formations. Each location features stunning photography and fascinating geological or natural phenomena explanations.Apr 7, 202431 tweets♥ 385KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of hilarious maps you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. World map according to fish
SummaryA collection of 25 hilarious and creative maps that humorously depict world geography, cultural stereotypes, and absurd perspectives, from fish-centric world views to how different nations see each other.Aug 25, 202426 tweets♥ 353K
Raghu@IndiaTales7The real size of things ~ A Thread🧵 1. If Saturn were as close to Earth as the Moon, this is what it would look like:
SummaryA visual thread comparing the actual sizes of famous landmarks, natural wonders, and celestial objects using human figures and other reference points for scale. Includes comparisons of Saturn if it were closer to Earth, the Statue of Unity, pyramids, giant statues, extinct animals, and demonstrations of how maps distort true continental sizes.Oct 13, 202430 tweets♥ 307KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of the most beautiful bridges on Earth 1. Golden Bridge, Vietnam
SummaryA comprehensive tour of 30 of the world's most beautiful and architecturally significant bridges, spanning from ancient Roman structures to modern engineering marvels across six continents, with fascinating historical details about each.Aug 4, 202431 tweets♥ 271K
Encyclopaedia Britannica@BritannicaEncyclopædia Britannica will continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for a few reasons: -We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S. -The Gulf of Mexico is an international...
SummaryEncyclopædia Britannica will maintain the name 'Gulf of Mexico' for international consistency and historical precedent spanning 425+ years, while clarifying the distinction between international and domestic geographic naming authority. The publisher will update domestic U.S. geographic names like Alaska's mountain when officially changed by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, as they did previously with Denali/Mount McKinley.Feb 12, 20255 tweets♥ 220KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of places that don't look real 🧵 1. Sea of Japan, where snow, beach & sea meet
SummaryA comprehensive visual tour of 30 stunning natural locations around the world that appear almost unreal due to their unique geological formations, vibrant colors, and surreal landscapes—from salt flats and rainbow mountains to suspended lakes and luminescent caves.Aug 1, 202431 tweets♥ 213KJames Lucas@JamesLucasIT15 places where nature doesn’t look real 🧵 1. Grindelwald, Switzerland
SummaryA curated collection of 15 stunning natural locations around the world that appear almost unreal due to their extraordinary beauty and unique geological features, including sites in Switzerland, Madagascar, Iceland, Bolivia, and many other countries.Aug 6, 202517 tweets♥ 134KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of the most surreal villages on Earth 🧵 1. Marpissa in Paros, Greece
SummaryA comprehensive visual tour of 30 of the world's most surreal and picturesque villages, from the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, Morocco to the canal-based villages of the Netherlands, showcasing unique architecture, geography, and cultural heritage across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Each village features distinctive characteristics such as clifftop locations, colorful buildings, minimal populations, or historical significance that make them visually and culturally remarkable.Aug 13, 202431 tweets♥ 126K
Gana Con Arte 🪐✨🏛️@GanaConArteHilo sobre el tamaño real de las cosas 🧵 1. El Titanic comparado con un crucero moderno
SummaryUn hilo visual que compara el tamaño real de objetos, estructuras y criaturas contra puntos de referencia humanos, incluyendo barcos, monumentos, animales, planetas y formaciones geológicas. Las imágenes desafían las percepciones comunes sobre escala, mostrando cómo la Tierra vista desde el espacio, los continentes en mapamundis y estructuras arquitectónicas son mucho más grandes o diferentes de lo que imaginamos.Sep 9, 202426 tweets♥ 111K
CoMuse@cmmngmntEl tamaño real de las cosas 🧵 1. Si Saturno estuviera tan cerca de la Tierra como la Luna, este es su aspecto:
SummaryUn hilo de comparaciones visuales sobre el tamaño real de cosas famosas y sorprendentes alrededor del mundo, desde planetas y monumentos históricos hasta animales extintos y estructuras naturales, demostrando la escala mediante fotografías y composiciones.Oct 15, 202427 tweets♥ 88.1K
Epic Maps 🗺️@theepicmapThread of hilarious maps you have (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. The “international community”
SummaryA collection of humorous and creative maps including joke maps about international politics, world tours, fish perspectives, regional stereotypes, and absurd comparisons like Sweden's porn preferences vs Chernobyl radiation or continents arranged as a chicken.Jan 11, 202520 tweets♥ 80.6K
The Adventurous Soul@TAdventurousoulThread of the most surreal & Mysterious places on Earth🧵 1. Atacama Desert, Chile
SummaryA visual tour of 14 of Earth's most mysterious and surreal places, ranging from ancient temples and monuments like Petra and Abu Simbel to natural wonders like the Atacama Desert, underwater wells, and geological formations. The thread includes locations across multiple continents known for their striking beauty, enigmatic origins, and otherworldly appearance.Oct 19, 202415 tweets♥ 76.7KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITPlaces on Earth that don't look real - thread 🧵 1. The hills of Tuscany, Italy
SummaryA curated collection of 20 extraordinary and surreal locations around the world, from Bolivia's mirror-like salt flats and Iceland's elephant rock to Vietnam's limestone islands and Peru's rainbow mountains, showcasing Earth's most visually stunning and seemingly fictional landscapes.Feb 23, 202521 tweets♥ 70.1K
Crazy Moments@Crazymoments01The North Sea is scary as hell, here's why the North Sea is so dangerous. A Thread 🧵 1. The last video will really shock you
SummaryA thread showcasing why the North Sea is one of the world's most dangerous bodies of water, featuring videos of massive waves, severe weather conditions, challenging maritime work, and the extreme difficulty of navigating these treacherous waters.Jun 11, 202520 tweets♥ 64K
MentalidadFeroz@MentalidadFerozLos estadounidenses deben tomar nota de lo que ocurre en Japón. - Tasa de obesidad -- 3% (la nuestra es del 40%) - Alcantarillas -- tan limpias que mantienen carpas koi en ellas - Infraestructura: pa...
SummaryUn hilo comparando a Japón con Estados Unidos, destacando diferencias en obesidad (3% vs 40%), infraestructura, atención al detalle, diseño urbano y calidad de vida. El autor argumenta que los japoneses viven con intención y preocupación por el futuro, mientras que Estados Unidos prioriza el consumo rápido y descuida sus espacios públicos.Feb 5, 202511 tweets♥ 60.6KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThe most beautiful islands on Earth 🧵 1. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
SummaryA visual tour of 20 of the world's most beautiful islands, from Bora Bora and the Greek islands to Iceland, Maldives, and Bali, featuring geographical facts, historical trivia, and stunning imagery of each destination.Apr 2, 202521 tweets♥ 62.4KJames Lucas@JamesLucasIT15 Greek islands that don’t look real 🧵 1. Mykonos
SummaryA visual tour of 15 stunning Greek islands including famous destinations like Santorini and Mykonos, plus hidden gems like Folegandros and Milos, showcasing their unique architectural features, beaches, and historical significance.Jul 7, 202517 tweets♥ 60.9K
Premier League@premierleagueGreatness comes from everywhere. 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇳🇬 🧵👇 THREAD (1/14)
SummaryA 14-part thread celebrating inspiring figures and achievements from diverse countries around the world, showcasing that greatness originates from every corner of the globe across Nigeria, France, Japan, Jamaica, South Korea, Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, USA, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Portugal.Oct 17, 202513 tweets♥ 40.8KCrazy Moments@Crazymoments01