mental_floss on tumblr: The Map With Only 38 States

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If George Etzel Pearcy had his way, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s famous song would have been called “Sweet Home Talladego.” In 1973, the California State University geography professor suggested that the U.S. should redraw its antiquated state boundaries and narrow the overall…

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    Yes! Viva Cascadia!!!

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    In this case, I’m from Hudson and currently live in Plymouth. (Western Mass should really be Mohawk. Just saying.)

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    These are some ugly-ass states. Also,...split Alaska into two states? Seems like

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    Wow… how could he have possibly done this without a stupid infographic to guide the way?

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    “There are too many states now adays. Please eliminate 3.” - Grandpa Simpson

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    I just stared at this...were redrawn according...Erie … and...

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    REALLY interesting?

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