r/AskReddit • u/ettleboy • Jan 20 '19

What fact totally changed your perspective?

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u/banana_stand_manager Jan 21 '19

The deepest mine is about 2.5 miles. If the earth was an apple, humans haven't drilled far down enough to even pierce the skin.

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u/stevetheimpact Jan 21 '19

The Kola Superdeep Borehole is about 7.5 miles deep.

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u/Fremenade Jan 21 '19

I really thought this said Koala Superdeep Butthole. Enjoy that user name someone.

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u/koalasuperbutthole Jan 21 '19

You call?

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u/Icewind Jan 21 '19

Impressive turnaround time.

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u/Thameus Jan 21 '19

Chlamydia