Eugene is located in western Oregon, approximately 278

Eugene is located in western Oregon, approximately 278 billion miles from anything.

📖 Dave Barry

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🎂 July 3, 1947

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This humorous observation highlights how Eugene, despite being a real city, can be perceived as isolated or distant in a comically exaggerated sense. It reflects a tendency to emphasize uniqueness or remoteness, often to elicit amusement. Sometimes, such statements remind us how we view our environment—either as vast and expansive or surprisingly small and interconnected. It’s a playful way to think about geography and perception, blending factual location with hyperbole for effect.

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