Why Every Map on Earth Still Revolves Around This Small British Town
Why does every map, GPS, and timezone on Earth revolve around a tiny town outside London that most people can't even pronounce correctly? In this episode, Tyler Cooper reveals how Greenwich became the invisible center of our entire planet through a combination of British ambition, maritime dominance, and one very important meeting in 1884. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • How 72% of the world's ships were already using British charts before any official vote happened • Why solving the "longitude problem" in 1675 accidentally created today's global positioning system • The fascinating story behind the…
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