Could we ever build a transatlantic tunnel?
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A transatlantic tunnel connecting New York to London faces insurmountable challenges with current technology. While the concept is alluring, it would require vacuum trains traveling at 5,000 mph, autonomous boring machines, and solutions for extreme water pressure. The project's enormous scale, estimated 500-year construction time, and astronomical costs make it unfeasible without significant technological advancements.
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