Ever Felt Like Sardines? The Improbable Reason You Might (Sort Of) in Los Angeles!
Ever been stuck in rush hour traffic on the 405, inching forward like a sloth on valium? Felt like you could practically high-five the driver next to you? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because things are about to get a whole lot cozier (or more claustrophobic, depending on your outlook).
That's right, we're here to discuss the mind-blowing fact that, technically, the entire world's population could fit snugly within the city limits of Los Angeles. Yes, you read that correctly. ALL 8 BILLION OF US.
Hold on, isn't LA, like, totally massive?
Well, it depends on how you define "massive." Sure, sprawling Los Angeles isn't exactly a contender for "most compact city on Earth," but it does pack a punch in the square footage department. We're talking a cool 1,214 square miles (or roughly 3.1 million square kilometers), which, when you do the math (don't worry, I did the hard part for you), translates to a whole lotta space for would-be sardines.
But wait, wouldn't that be, you know, super uncomfortable?
You bet it would! Imagine a giant game of Twister played by every single human on the planet. Forget social distancing, we'd be talking about dermal distancing – how close can you get without actually fusing into one giant human blob?
Of course, this scenario assumes we're all crammed together shoulder-to-shoulder like rush hour on the 405 I mentioned earlier. There wouldn't be much room for lounging by the pool or perfecting your Hollywood smile. Let's be honest, it wouldn't be the most glamorous way to live out your days in the City of Angels.
So, what's the point?
Well, the point is that this little thought experiment highlights the vastness of humanity compared to the seemingly endless sprawl of a major city. It's a fun fact to impress your friends (or mildly terrify them) and a reminder that even in a place as big as Los Angeles, there's always room for... well, maybe not everyone, but a surprisingly large number of people.
So next time you're stuck in traffic, take a deep breath and remember – you could be sharing the road with literally everyone on Earth. Just be thankful it's not rush hour... yet.
