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Monday, December 16, 2013

Infographic: The Literal Meaning Of Every State Name In The U.S.



The New Navel of the Moon. It’s so poetic, isn’t it? (And sure, maybe a bit anatomically confusing.) That’s the real meaning behind the state name New Mexico, and it’s one of many etymological gems uncovered by cartographers Stephan Hormes and Silke Peust while they were creating this U.S. map depicting the original, literal meanings behind the states and cities we know today.
Posted by Doug at 12/16/2013

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