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Dear Doctor Science, I've never been to Hawaii, but I have spent time on Long Island. I understand they're both heavily populated large islands, surrounded by lots of water. Are there any fundamental differences between Hawaii and Long Island that I should be aware of before I travel to the Aloha state?

-- Sue Zizza from Hempstead, NY

None that would affect the average traveler nowadays. The interior of an airplane, a rental car and a hotel room would all be the same in either place. How much time do you spend in nature either at home or when you travel? In an average day, probably less time than it took to ask Dr. Science. The illusion that one place in America is fundamentally different than another is necessary for tourism, but in essence, it's no more than a fantasy. You might as well just stay home and watch the Discovery Channel.

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