Why do maps show places that don't exist?

Опубликовано: 16 Март 2026
на канале: Jay and Mark
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Why do map makers publish mistakes on purpose? Map Men Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones use a car and a magnifying glass to investigate!

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Written and presented by
JAY FOREMAN @jayforeman
MARK COOPER-JONES @markcooperjones

Edited by
JAY FOREMAN @jayforeman

Camera
INDIA RAKUSEN @indiarakusen

Additional camera (the nerds in the car boot sale)
ROB WELLS

Costume
JADE NAGI @jade_nagi

Thanks for letting us film an advert in your kitchen
ANNA, DYFAN and MATTHEW HOWELLS