Popular Myths That Have Been Debunked by Actual Science

The Great Wall of China Can Be Seen From Outer Space

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The Great Wall of China is about 4,500 miles long, so it stands to reason that one could see it from space, but that’s not the case. An astronaut would have to be in very low orbit to see the massive structure, but only if the sky was nice and clear. Otherwise, it’s very difficult to accurately make out.

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