"Viral Map of Straight Line Sailing Route from India to US Captivates Social Media and Elon Musk"

A map showing a curved blue line between India and the US, indicating that it is possible to sail between the two countries in a straight line without touching land, has gone viral on social media. The map has garnered attention from Elon Musk, who commented "Whoa." Some users struggled to understand why the line was curved, prompting one user to recreate the path on a 3D globe. The discussion highlighted the Earth's spherical shape and sparked debates about the definition of a straight line.