Mercator size vs. true country size
by Neil Kaye
@conradhackett Why do we still use the Mercator projection it's useless.
@gregsbrain @conradhackett Mercator is pretty useful to navigate by unless you are at the poles because lat and long lines are straight. I don’t think the intention was ever to accurately compare landmasses. Unfortunately it’s overuse has caused people to trust it too much