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.
13. $10,000 divided into 100s and $10,000 in 1s
Found in: United States, Est. Expense: $10,000 per layer *
Most likely, the image of bundles of cash immediately comes to mind when you think of a stack of $10,000. That is accurate—that is, if the bundles include only $1 bills. One-dollar bills appear large, yet the equivalent quantity in hundred-dollar bills is a very small stack.
@boredpanda/Pinterest $10,000 in 1s vs. $10,000 in 100s
The stack of $100 bills is only 0.5 inches thick. These comparisons are frequently used to show enormous sums of money, like the cost of the national debt or something comparable. Whether in ones or big dollars, we’ll take ten grand; that’s our perspective.
14. The Massive Marine Manta Ray
Located in: subtropical and tropical seas
Estimated Price: N/A
The largest ray of its kind in the world, the Giant Oceanic Manta Ray, is an enormous, critically endangered marine animal. Being circumglobal, you can find this ray floating in temperate, subtropical, and tropical waters.
The Massive Oceanic Manta Ray on Pinterest/@boredpanda
The adult giant ocean manta ray has a maximum weight of 6,600 pounds and a width of 15 to 23 feet. This amazing ray has the ability to reach a length of thirty feet. There are only about 22,000 of these rays remaining, mostly as a result of habitat degradation and loss.
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