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But baby it's cold outside

Discover the alien landscapes of Antarctica and what it truly means to travel to Antarctica, even facing cold weather challenges.

Written byPhil Plait
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I have always wanted to travel to Antarctica. Such beauty, such alien landscapes! I've had my taste of cold weather, too; I live in Colorado, after all, and have lived in Michigan. But somehow, this video makes me less eager to head on down.

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Sure, if I ever went, I'd want a flamethrower to make sure I could ward off any shape-shifting aliens trying to take over the bodies of my co-workers. But I wouldn't have thought I'd need it just to stay warm.

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