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ELI5 Why are most Americans news outlets keep saying we are flying to the moon? When in all actuality we are flying around it? (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 months ago by to c/explainlikeimfive@lemmy.world
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[–] 33 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I was at the grand canyon. I was at the edge of it and looked down into it. Was I at the grand canyon or not?

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  • [+] -22 points 4 months ago* (2 children)

    I'd say you looked into it, but not visited it.

    "I saw the grand canyon"

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    How far up your friend's ass do you have to be to say you visited them?

    The official mw entry lists seeing. You may want to recalibrate your interpretation.

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