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The Sun sets later for taller people, because the higher up you are, the farther you can see over the horizon. In addition to later sunsets, taller people also experience earlier sunrises, which means that days last longer for them in general. If you’re near the equator at sea level, every extra inch of height corresponds to nearly a minute of extra daylight per year, and it’s even more at higher latitudes.
What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
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