Just sayin. You can actually see Russia from multiple points in Alaska. Stationed there for quite a bit of time.
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BorisKarloff is in the back of the classroom forever,
Fri 8 Apr 2016, 23:47,
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Now I'm jealous! 
PedroHin Come along & ride on a Flantastic Voyage,
Sat 9 Apr 2016, 3:45,
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