Did you know that the shortest distance between Russia and America is only 3.8 kilometers, yet they are 21 hours apart?

Russia and the United States, though belonging to Europe and North America respectively, may surprise you with the fact that the shortest distance between the two countries is only 3.8 kilometers.

Amazingly, despite the Big Diomede Island (belonging to Russia) and Little Diomede Island (belonging to the United States) being only 3.8 kilometers apart, there is a time difference of 21 hours!

When you cross the border between Russia and the United States, you actually become a "time traveler." Elon Musk, an American entrepreneur, shared this video on X (formerly Twitter) to increase geographical knowledge among Americans.

It is worth noting that the Russian Empire once bordered the United States until 1867 when Alexander II sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million (equivalent to $150 million in 2025).

Nowadays, Russia regrets it and wants to take it back, but the United States does not agree.

Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1828754070381641/

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