2014-06-30
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There's a famous scene in the Lord of the Rings where the elf Legolas claims to be able to count the exact number of horsemen 5 leagues away, and on top of that can tell that their leader is very tall. But even with the most perfect eyes possible, would anyone be able to see that far?
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