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BEST OF THE GIST: Greenland Edition

The Gist

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Perceptions of Size and the Allure of Greenland

This chapter delves into the controversial proposition of purchasing Greenland, highlighting the impact of the Mercator projection on geographical understanding and size perception. It also features an innovative language learning advertisement that emphasizes slow news reporting as an effective tool for mastering foreign languages.

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