South-Up Map Orientation

This article discusses the concept of south-up map orientation, where the map is rotated 180 degrees with south at the top. It also mentions other maps with non-standard orientations, such as T and O maps, polar maps, and Dymaxion maps.
#6 Actually a really cool list
#19 I remember when I first found out that the Roman statues used to be paint to make them appear lifelike. Creepy.