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100 buses long: Scientists map one of the world's largest known coral colonies (phys.org)
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A huge coral colony stretching more than 1.5 kilometers (0.93 miles) along the outer reef of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands has been identified by researchers, making it one of the largest known coral colonies ever recorded.

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[–] 3 points 18 hours ago

100 busses

The metro system?

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    [–] 1 point 1 day ago

    Or about 1200 burgers long!

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    [–] 7 points 17 hours ago

    I can visualise up to 3 buses long.

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    [–] 3 points 15 hours ago

    I honestly read "coral arteries" which only decreased comprehension.

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