The Meaning Behind Our Place Names

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Have you ever walked down a street and wondered where its name came from? Was it named after a historical figure, a local landmark, or an ancient word lost to time? The Open Etymology Map helps answer these questions by uncovering the stories behind place names – using data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.🏷 The Etymology Tag in OpenStreetMapThe OpenStreetMap (OSM) project includes an ‘etymology Maps Mania… more →
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Uber redesigns app so users can map to a person, not just a place – MarketWatch

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Uber redesigns app so users can map to a person, not just a placeMarketWatchUber Technologies Inc. announced a redesign to its app Wednesday that will allow users to map themselves to a person, rather than a physical location, among other additions. With the redesign, the app will suggest routes for frequent riders and include … map app – Google News… more →
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