The UN Map That Sparked a Global Conspiracy; Fact, Folklore & the Flat Earth Debate
A single viral image from the United Nations archives has reignited one of the internet’s most controversial debates.
Does the UN’s map actually support Flat Earth theory—or is there a much simpler explanation?
In this episode, Mama Rae explores the history behind the UN’s Azimuthal Equidistant Projection, why it resembles maps commonly used by Flat Earth proponents, and why a map projection alone isn’t evidence of a global cover-up.
After sharing the image with her friend Jonny, an unexpected conversation unfolded. Rather than defending a Flat Earth, Jonny offered a different…
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