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One was thought to be targeting the residence of the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat in Saudi Arabia, located a few hundred feet from the embassy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The rock layer where the wrinkles formed originated in deep ocean water, nearly 600 feet below the surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Some rattlesnakes may be disturbed by a person who is 20 feet away and rattle in the hopes of getting the person to leave the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

SLS isn’t as big as SpaceX’s fully reusable Starship, though, which is roughly 80 feet taller.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The ground itself was shaking under our feet.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo