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Antarctica

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Location

The Resume

    (January 1820- )
    Located mostly south of the Antarctic circle
    Coldest of all the continents
    National holiday is Midwinter Day (June 22)
    Presence of coal on the land suggests that Antarctica was once a warmer climate
    No permanent residents

Why Antarctica might be annoying:

    Crazy scientists ran an Antarctic Marathon on King George Island, and it turned into a disaster. Many scientists became delirious with hypothermia, some got lost in the fog, and one fell into a crevice that buried him from the chest down. Please don't forget that these are some of the world's smartest people.
    Blizzards, cyclones, gravity-driven winds and volcanic activity are among some of the natural hazards.
    Health risks include hypothermia, frostbite and snow blindness.
    It recorded a worldwide record low temperature of -128.6º F.
    It has recorded up to 200 miles per hour wind speeds.
    It is the only continent that does not produce corn.
    It is said that scientists who return from the continent display similar characteristics to returning prisoners of war.

Why Antarctica might not be annoying:

    It is home to the penguin.
    Many nations send staff to the continent to do research.
    It boasts a block of ice (Ross Ice Shelf) the size of France.
    The penguins have most of their sex during tourist season (so don't forget to check that out when you visit!).
    Scuba diving is an activity for those who are experienced with the sport.
    See Related: French Southern and Antarctic Land

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 10.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 32 Votes: 21.88% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
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    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 29 Votes: 24.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 21.43% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 74 Votes: 51.35% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 43.48% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 38 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 96 Votes: 47.92% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 170 Votes: 40.59% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 282 Votes: 43.62% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 340 Votes: 43.53% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 672 Votes: 43.30% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1389 Votes: 57.45% Annoying