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No, You Can't See the Great Wall From Space

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No, You Can't See the Great Wall From Space
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Did you know the "you can see the Great Wall from space" claim is a myth? Despite stretching thousands of miles, the wall is only several feet wide and blends into the landscape — astronauts say it's essentially impossible to spot with the naked eye from orbit.

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