Does Mount Diablo Have the Biggest View in the World?
Bay Curious
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The Myth of Mount Diablo's View
This chapter investigates the origins and evolution of the claim that Mount Diablo boasts the largest view in the world, tracing back to 19th-century geological surveys. It highlights the interplay of myth, tourism, and marketing by real estate speculators who capitalized on this narrative, culminating in its humorous debunking by a mathematician.
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