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Scientists Shocked as Arctic Polar Route Revealed

Paladin144 writes "A route unencumbered by perennial sea ice leading directly to the North Pole has been revealed by recent satellite pictures. European scientists indicated their shock as they noted a ship could sail from Europe's northern-most outpost directly to the pole, something that hasn't been possible during most of recorded human history. The rapid thawing of the perennial sea ice has political implications as the U.S., Canada, Russia and the EU jockey for control of the newly opened passages."

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  1. action please by polar+red · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Now Shut up about it not being our fault or it being some peiodical sun-peak-activity-stuff, and quit stalling ... We need a fundamental change in how humanity does things. It also doesn't hurt our economics, that's bullcr*p from the current batch of men in (economic+political) power.

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    Yes, I'm left. You have a problem with that?
  2. English to American translation by hab136 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Stag - bachelor
    Stag do - bachelor party
    Bloke - man, guy
    "they spent the whole weekend getting blowjobs [..] my friends and I enjoyed more of the greenery" - "I am stupid and/or gay" :)