The Longest Walkable Distance on Earth
Joseph Pisenti of RealLifeLore (previously) offers a "brief overview" of the longest pedestrian distance between two points on the Earth's surface. This 14,334 mile trek, which commences at L'Agulhas, South Africa and terminates in Magadan, Russia, takes about three years to complete and also poses a great number of likely hazards to encounter within every border crossed. It has never been done.
Related Laughing Squid PostsThe Geographical Challenges of Building a Continuous Drivable Road Around the EarthAn Introduction to the Hurdy Gurdy, A Medieval Dance InstrumentThat Is All, The Final Book in John Hodgman's Complete World Knowledge TrilogyNobody in history has ever before managed to complete this real-life achievement. People have already climbed the tallest mountain, sunk to the deepest part of the ocean and even landed on the moon, but nobody has ever accomplished the longest possible walk. So what would it actually be like for you if you decided to become the first. Here is a brief overview of both the horrible and amazing things that you would end up experiencing.
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