How far did the Kon-Tiki raft travel?
3,000 mi
5,000 mi
7,000 mi
9,000 mi
Answer
The Kon-Tiki raft, led by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, traversed an astounding distance of approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers) during its legendary voyage. This remarkable journey across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean aimed to demonstrate the possibility of ancient transoceanic contact between South America and Polynesia.
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