12. The United States and the Moon
Found in: Extraterrestrial
Estimated Cost: $23.32 trillion (US GDP total)
This sight made us think, “No way.” From space, we can see the moon shining down at us; how could America be wider than that? You may relax, though, because a fast Google search confirms this.
US versus lunar comparison, @boredpanda/Pinterest
Knowing the specifications helps it make sense. The moon’s width is one-fourth that of the Earth, according to NASA—a space agency you can’t argue with. Therefore, although the United States is not larger than the moon, it is wider in terms of area.