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xkcd #3122: Bad Map Projection: Interrupted Spheres

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During the most recent glacial maximum, it's believed that land bridges extended from the surfaces and connected several of the spheres together.

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[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

You're right, at least if you divide continents by being separated by surface water on all sides.