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January 29, 2008 | by Alex Evans | More on Conflict and security, North America | No comments

Strange Maps is fast becoming my favourite website: it’s the only blog I’ve ever come across where I’ve scrolled all the way back to the beginning to read every post.  Here’s a small sample: a fascinating religious map of the US, shaded according to which denominations command majorities in each county. 



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