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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:Ice versus.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    <moron>The grand canyon was formed by Noah's flood and is obviously around 4500 years old.</moron>

  3. 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.
  4. Idiots by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I read through all the comments in this thread, and I did not find one shred of intelligence. Some nerds.