Orlovsky Astonished by Possibility of Walking From Alaska to Russia: Does It Blow Your Mind?
Reported by Awful Announcing ·
A question for McAfee’s show
The segment was linked to “#DanDidntKnow,” following Orlovsky’s earlier viral moment about percentages. McAfee asked a producer to show a map as the group considered the Alaska-Russia question.
A difficult and dangerous crossing
Although the ice can create a route, crossing is extremely dangerous even under ideal conditions. It is also illegal in both countries, making a walk between the islands far from a straightforward possibility.
Alaska’s purchase and Orlovsky’s follow-up
Orlovsky remained puzzled and later asked on X whether the same idea meant someone could walk from New York to Russia. McAfee said the Alaska question was not as widely known as percentages, while also teasing Orlovsky for learning it from his 14-year-old son.
Key points
- Orlovsky asked whether it is possible to walk from Alaska to Russia.
- Winter ice can form between two islands in the Bering Strait, 2.4 miles apart.
- The crossing is dangerous and illegal in both the United States and Russia.