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Italy's Boot (Sicily Attachment)

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While Italy's 'boot' shape is iconic, a common Mandela Effect involves people remembering Sicily being more directly attached to the 'toe' of the boot, rather than a distinct island separated by water.

What People Remember

Many recall Sicily either touching or being a very immediate extension of the tip of Italy's boot.

What's Actually True

Sicily is a separate island, with the Strait of Messina (a narrow waterway) clearly separating it from the 'toe' of mainland Italy.

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#countries#europe#maps#islands

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