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karin
December 5th, 2007, 7:57 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The only surviving copy of the 500-year-old map that first used the name America goes on permanent display this month at the Library of Congress, but even as it prepares for its debut, the 1507 Waldseemuller map remains a puzzle for researchers.

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I thought this was a pretty interesting article. Old maps are interesting. :)

pphalan
December 6th, 2007, 6:00 PM
Old maps are indeed interesting.