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What is the biggest altitude difference between two points visible from each other and where are they?
People who have been to Geneva surely have admired the view of Mont Blanc. On clear days it is possible to see the mountain which is 70 km away and more than 4000 m higher than the city. (To be honest,...
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Where is the longest visible line of sight on Earth from point A to point B?
We've had some interesting questions on being able to see country A from B, and on visibility for miles in every direction.
For a 6 ft tall person, the horizon in a 'flat' area is meant to be about ...
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From what point could you view the most countries?
A fairly simple question: from what single point could you see the most countries? It seems like it should be a popular tourist attraction.
This question lists 157 tripoints, however, there's also an ...
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From what point could you view the most US states?
A fairly simple question: from what single point could you see the most US states? It seems like it should be a popular tourist attraction.
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