why is north up

How did North get to be "up"? – Photo credit: Photo by Andrew Stutesman on Unsplash

Internet, Pop Culture

Why is North at the top of a map? Silly video explains how this wasn’t always the case.

Heather Wake

7/25/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026