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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."
Is it just me or is the world cracking up?
What was the joke?
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.
Now look, I've seen quite a few movies where they go straight to the pole. No dialogue, nothing. Seriously.
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Am I part of the core demographic for Swedish Fish?
I think it's safe to say that humankind is a temporary feature.
I should buy some cement.
And in other news, Santa's workshop is nowhere to be found.
Yeah. I read somewhere that he was bought out by Wallmart, and then dismantled.
- John
You mean we'll be spared of a Titanic 2? Hooray for global warming!
We used to have a Bill of Rights. Now, with the rights gone, all we have left is the bill.
>1. So it happened earlier in recorded human history?
>2. There was technology throughout most of human history that recorded Arctic ice cover?
Haven't you heard of diaries?
Mar 4th 1437
Still cold and boring. Caught breakfast. Fish again. Went for a walk to warm up. Noticed a bit of a crack in the ice and followed that for a while. Bumped into a big pole sticking out the ground. WTF? Some gnarly guy nearby said 'That'll be the North one, sonny.' Maybe someone hammered the pole in too hard and it cracked the ice? Walked back home. Fish for supper.
If that's not evidence, I don't know what is.
I want a list of atrocities done in your name - Recoil
Too small to mention, heh? I'll let you know we've never lost a single war against Russia nor the U.S... and we seriously intend to keep the record perfect!
"" How about taking the safety labels off everything, and let the stupidity-problem solve itself? """
So a huge fuck-off crack appears in the pole and the first response is not hey! how do we fix it, no, it's hey I want dibbs on trade routes.
This! This! is why I want to vote communist!
In the not too distant future, next Sunday A.D.
In fact, we build our houses out of bricks, while Americans rebuild their wooden houses every year after the hurricane season!
They said we were daft, trying to build a country in a swamp
Or, if they build the dam out of wood, a giant army of beavers.
"Sacrifice for the good of The State" - The State
YEA! Now we can burn MORE oil, and that will melt MORE ice, letting us get to MORE OIL!!! WHOOOHOOOO!
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What the hell? This is the INTERNET, nobody concedes a point! Challenge his math, mock his sentence structure, insult his mother, threaten to have your lawyer contact him... without enough flames the tubes may cool!
In the United States, 200 years ago was an ancient age, but 200 miles is right around the corner.
In Britain, 200 years ago was just yesterday, but 200 miles is the next galaxy.
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Now? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances.