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Originally Posted by BetterRed
… he has more nukes.
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Allegedly Shannon, in Ireland, during the Cold war was targeted by USA and USSR Nukes. I never believed it. Curiously one of the few (or only?) Western places with Soviet (cuba) and US aircraft refuelling or landing during the Cold War. Also you can only claim asylum for the country you are in, it can't be remotely claimed. Only some people hopping off the Cuba flight realised this.
What's the difference between a period and a full stop? About 5000 km. (Shannon-New York).
Ireland is closer to North America than you think: It's 1965 miles or 3163 km from Donegal to St. John's, Newfoundland. The USA-Mexico border is 1954 miles or 3145 km. Direct flight Seattle-NewYork is 2401 miles or 3865 km.
Shannon was a bog in 1930s and airport planned to replace Foynes flying boat port. Operational in 1940s.