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Fascinating book Phantom Atlas reveals the myths, lies and blunders on maps throughout the ages

November 12, 2020

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This map, explains Brooke-Hitching in Phantom Atlas, was created by Professor Orlando Ferguson of Hot Springs, South Dakota, in 1893, to illustrate his belief that the Earth is flat and square. Ferguson's assertion came, apparently, from taking passages of the Bible literally, such as one in Revelations 7:1 that speaks of 'four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds'

Australia had a vast inland sea, California was an island – along with Korea – and bizarre and terrifying sea…

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Trying for a baby? We debunk the myths and reveal the 7 tips you REALLY need to know

November 5, 2020

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Best chance possible: This is because you are most likely to conceive if you have sex within a day or so of ovulation, which is usually about 14 days after the first day of your last period

From parenting websites to mummy bloggers, the internet is full of advice on what couples should and should not do…