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Japanese Scientists Dig up Million-year-old Ice

Posted by samzenpus on from the ancient-daiquiri dept.

ToxikFetus writes "During expedition to Antarctica to research past climate patterns, Japanese scientists unearth million-year-old block of ice, breaking the previous mark by 200,000 years."

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  1. Say what...? by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 0, Troll

    The Japanese don't have the technology to create ice cubes and are now ruining the environment for ancient ice cubes? Where's the Sierra Club when you need them!

  2. Re:Let me guess, Troll rating is coming for me.... by mschuyler · · Score: 0, Troll

    But wait! The earth was made in 4004 BC, on October 23rd, at 9:00 in the morning! What's this 'million year old' bit?

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    How about a moderation of -1 pedantic.