Every map of the world that you have ever seen is inaccurate. Well, of course, you might think. How could they map out the world when it’s round, not flat?

A hiker and outdoorsman, Mr. Thomas as a child yearned for a world where nature ruled supreme. His map represents the “idealistic planet that I wanted,” Mr. Thomas, 34, said.

The map revealed that 39% of the world’s adults were overweight or obese — and 68% of Americans fell into those categories. It also showed that not one single country saw a decrease in obesity ...

Walk into any school classroom and you will likely see a flat, rectangular map of the world sprawled across the wall. Generations of children have grown up learning that this projection is what ...

Lego wants to show you the world. All 11,695 pieces of it. The toymaker announced Tuesday the release of a Lego Art World Map, a new set that's more than 3 feet wide and contains the most Lego ...