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it’s called “20,000 leagues under the sea” because they travel 20,000 leagues while under water, not because they go 20,000 leagues deep.

Oct 30, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: it’s called “20,000 leagues under the sea” because they travel 20,000 leagues while under water, not because they go 20,000 leagues deep.

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