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[–] Tlaloc_Temporal@lemmy.ca 57 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)

This reminds me of some maps by Andy Woodruff.

They weren't made to find long lines, and picking out a single line can be a tad difficult, but it's very interesting nonetheless.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 13 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

South America's reach is incredible, compared to size that is

And it's mystery is exceeded only by it's power.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 10 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Well there's the one guy in Northern India who gets a peek at South America from between Madagascar and the African continent.

[–] Tilgare@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

There is also just the one straight path from the US east coast (Florida) to Asia.