Thermo flask - wall - air pressure

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In a thermo flask the air between the outer and under wall is sucked out and a vacuum is created. So the air pressure should push the outer wall towards the inner wall and vice versa. But it doesn't happen. Why?
 
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The walls are strong enough to withstand the pressure and therefor don't bend.
 
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