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Optical Illusion

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GRAIN ELEVATOR

Optical Illusion

Hodgeman County, Kansas

At the top of the hill, you'll see the Wright grain elevators. They are easy to spot and are only a couple of miles awayβ€”or so it appears. In certain atmospheric conditions it makes them appear close but they are actually more than 14 miles in the distance!

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