Monthly Archives: August 2010

Antarctica Is Probably Profitable

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Guest Author

Only in Antarctica can some research be carried out, so it has been reserved specifically as a place of science. Antarctica’s most impressive characteristic is the giant ice sheet which covers almost all of the land. It also goes out hundreds of miles into the ocean in a few places. One ice shelf, which is as big as the State of Texas, is the Ross Shelf Ice. Scientist have tracked the edge of the ice mass moving north at a speed of 1800 feet per year. Continue reading →

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Encountering Cold In Antarctica

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Guest Author

There is one woman who said that she is not the biggest fan of cold weather but still she went on to participate in two trips to Antarctica even if she did not seem to be the best person to go on such a vacation. And she would go back again, if given the chance. Actually, the lady was aware that it was the coldest place on earth. Actually, what made her decide on this matter is her goal of being one of the few people who ever tried this out. Continue reading →

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Plato: Contributions To The Atlantis Myth

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Guest Author

Quite plenty are the movies not to mention books that have been attributed to the empire of Atlantis. Remaining unanswered are queries about what it was and where it is. Definitely this is true It was in 360 BC when the Greek philosopher by the name of Plato mentioned Atlantis I two of his dialogues namely Timaeus and Critias, and ever since professional researchers and amateur sleuths have been hooked. Available from an online bookstore are 438 titles for this. For the Disney company, Atlantis The Lost Empire was a successful full length movie. Continue reading →

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