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Aurora Australis Not Borealis

Posted by Hemos on from the the-beauty-of-the-south dept.

jurasource writes "The BBC is running an article about the Aurora Australis, or the southern lights, as opposed to Aurora Borealis, the northen lights. Apparently these pictures are quite rare as hardly anyone lives at the south pole during the winter, and who can blame them !"

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  1. obligitory Simpsons reference... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Superintendent Chalmers: Good golly! What is happening in there?!
    Seymour Skinner: Aurora Borealis
    SC: Aurora Borealis!
    At this time of year! [starts soft and gets progressively louder]
    At this time of day!
    In this part of the country!
    Localized entirely within your kitchen!?
    SS: Yes.
    [SC shows look of stun]

    1. Re:obligitory Simpsons reference... by jx100 · · Score: 2, Funny

      May I see it?