Los Angeles: Sunshine, Stars, and...The Great Below?
Ah, Los Angeles. City of Angels, land of dreams, and...well, what's on the other side of the world from it? Hollywood might have you picturing some glamorous antipode, maybe a bustling metropolis populated by Australians with even whiter teeth. But the truth, my friends, is far more interesting (and possibly a little wetter).
Digging Down Under (Literally)
Since Los Angeles chills on the west coast of the United States, its polar opposite – geographically speaking, not temperature-wise – must lie on the east coast of somewhere, right? Just grab a shovel and pierce the Earth's core, easy peasy! Except, hold on to your pool floats, because the other side of the world from LA isn't exactly solid ground.
Drumroll Please...The Southern Ocean!
That's right, folks. Punch in Los Angeles' coordinates into your fancy globe app (or, you know, a regular globe works too), spin it around 180 degrees, and you'll land smack dab in the middle of the vast and mysterious Southern Ocean. Exciting, right? Maybe not for building sandcastles, but definitely for encountering penguins and other creatures who enjoy a good chill (because let's face it, even Antarctica gets a heatwave compared to the depths of space).
But Wait, There's More! (Because the Ocean is Big)
Since the Earth is a sphere (not a flat circle like some outdated maps might suggest), the exact opposite of LA depends a teeny tiny bit on where exactly you are in the city. Those fancy folks chilling in the Hollywood Hills might have a slightly different antipode than the surfers catching waves in Malibu. But fear not, geography enthusiasts! The entire antipodal region of Los Angeles lands somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean, somewhere south of New Zealand.
So Next Time You're Sunbathing...
...remember that there's a whole world (well, ocean) on the other side, mirroring your sunny Californian vibes. Maybe there are penguins down there, wishing they had a taste of that famous In-N-Out burger. Maybe there are lost civilizations thriving in undersea domes (hey, a man can dream). The point is, the world is a funny place, and the opposite side of Los Angeles is a whole lot more mysterious than just another beach.
P.S. If you ever do manage to dig a tunnel all the way to the other side of the world from LA, be sure to pack a swimsuit. You might just pop out somewhere unexpected.
