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Americans know Russia won the space race right? Asking because of something someone here said.

Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space. Therefore winning the space race. What’s the confusion?
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DunningKruger · 61-69, M
It doesn't matter who's ahead for the whole race. It matters who crosses the finish line first.
Repete · 61-69, M
Where is the finish line?@DunningKruger
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
@Repete Landing a man on the moon.
Repete · 61-69, M
I’m just being me 🙃
First it was first in space and back
Then orbit the moon and back
Then land on the moon and back
Now it seems to have changed again to
First one to mars
That’s why I ask where is the finish line.@DunningKruger
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
@Repete Mars is a different race entirely.