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[–] 99 points 2 weeks ago (15 children)

Major cities pop up around interesting geographical boundaries (like rivers) and that's also where the state lines were drawn, I'm guessing. It's why NYC is trying to get into NJ as well.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

    ok but half of the US was drawn with rulers instead of rivers

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  • [–] 17 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

    Shoulda made straighter rivers

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