• Wallace, Idaho, is the "Center of the Universe"

    From a425couple@21:1/5 to All on Wed Sep 25 09:22:57 2024
    XPost: alt.astronomy, alt.fan.heinlein

    Well, OK then. I'm glad that is settled.

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    According to popular lore, the "Center of the Universe" is located in
    Wallace, Idaho. This designation is marked by a manhole cover at the intersection of Bank and Sixth Streets in the town.
    Key points about this claim:
    Mayor's proclamation:
    The mayor of Wallace officially declared the town as the "Center of the Universe" in 2004.
    "Theory of Probabilism":
    The proclamation was based on the idea that since no one could prove
    Wallace wasn't the center, then it must be.
    Manhole cover landmark:
    The exact "center" is marked by a manhole cover with the words "Center
    of the Universe" inscribed on it.
    Center of the Universe: Wallace - Visit Idaho
    In 2004, the Mayor proclaimed the city of Wallace, Idaho to be the
    center of the universe (because it can't be proven otherwise).

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    In the heart of Wallace, Idaho you will find the Center of the Universe.
    On the corner of Bank and Sixth Street of our Historic Mi...

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    Center of the Universe, Wallace Idaho - Visit Wallace Idaho
    In the heart of Wallace, Idaho you will find the Center of the Universe.
    On the corner of Bank and Sixth Street of our Historic Mining town you
    will find our landmark location of the slightly off-center manhole cover
    that holds the Center of the Universe monument. Here you will find the
    Center of the Universe.

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