If It Were My Home
Overlays one country on another to scale, then works out how your life expectancy, income and odds of various things would change there.
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How to get the most from it
If It Were My Home sits in Map Oddities under Wander, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: True-size comparisons, cable maps, road-only renderings and the maps whose whole purpose is to correct something you believed.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
If It Were My Home: quick answers
Is If It Were My Home free?
Yes. If It Were My Home is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use If It Were My Home?
No. You can use If It Were My Home without signing up for anything.
Does If It Were My Home work on a phone?
Yes. If It Were My Home works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is If It Were My Home safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does If It Were My Home take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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