These Aerial Satellite Photos Remind Us How Big the World Is

And how much the world has developed.

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The Daily Overview has garnered quite the social following from posting aerial images of the Earth, prompting all its viewers to contemplate our place in life. With images curated from DigitalGlobe, the feed allows us to marvel at how far civilization has come in terms of growing and advancing technology. However, it also reminds us of the cost — the nature, landscapes, and barren areas that we have colonized and made into modern cities. Click here to check out the Daily Overview’s feed and look above to see if you can name any of these aerial shots.

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