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The World's Longest Tunnel

Posted by samzenpus on from the disaster-movie-soon-to-follow dept.

fusconed writes "Bloomberg reports that the Russian government is proposing to build an underground tunnel between Russia and Alaska for transporting goods, electricity and natural resources. The tunnel would be twice as long as that between the UK and France. The $10 — $12b cost is not something to be overlooked, but Russia claims the benefits would pay it off in 20 years. It would take 10 to 15 years to build, but being an Alaskan, it sounds good to me!"

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  1. Re:Emergency access by stratjakt · · Score: 1, Troll

    I'm sure they didn't even think of that!

    Good thing you pointed it out!

    You rock man!

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  2. "...but being an Alaskan, it sounds good to me!" by jpellino · · Score: 0, Troll

    Um, because you'll get to go to Russia? Have you been there? Or you'll get to sample all those great Russian products? I got to shop at the Tzum in Sofia even after the fall - it was the size of Macy's with as much merchandise as a 7-11. And that was just Bulgaria, propserous compared to Russia. Knock yerself out.

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  3. Madness by Rdickinson · · Score: 0, Troll

    To conect the middle of nowhere to a place with absolutely nothing using a very expensive tunnel.

    Coming soon, Real Russian permafrost, fresh to your door.

  4. Halliburton Contract? by Fujisawa+Sensei · · Score: 0, Troll

    Sounds like another no-bid Halliburton contract to me.

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  5. Re:each b2 stealth costs 2 billion. by plasmacutter · · Score: 0, Troll

    ok bill oreilly

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