40 Maps that explain the World

Maps can be a remarkably powerful tool for understanding the world and how it works, but they show only what you ask them to. 
You might like to look at this collection of maps meant to inspire your inner map nerd. 
It is from the Washington Post.

Map 8. If all the Polar Ice Melted

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/01/13/40-more-maps-that-explain-the-world/?tid=pm_pop

Thanks to Mrs Taylor for the link