The Diomede Date Line Drama

The two islands,  Little Diomede (Yesterday Island, USA) and Big Diomede (Tomorrow Island, Russia) are a mere three miles apart. Yet, they lie on opposite sides of the International Date Line, creating a remarkable 21-hour time difference!

This means that when it's noon on Big Diomede, it's 3 AM the previous day on Little Diomede. This unique situation makes the islands seem like two different worlds, despite their close proximity. 

Imagine being able to celebrate your birthday twice or experience two different days within a short trip. 

This geographical anomaly is a fascinating example of how time can be bent by the International Date Line.

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