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#15 – A Nuclear Power Plant Operates There
The nuclear power plant "McMurdo", which belongs to the United States, has been working there since 1962.
#14 – In Antarctica There is a Fire Brigade
It is located next to the "McMurdo" NPP. Professional firefighters work there.
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#13 – Fungi
Despite record low temperatures on the continent 1150 species of fungi grows there. These fungi are perfectly adapted to extremely low temperatures, prolonged frost and repetitive thaws.
#12 – Time Zones
In Antarctica there are all time zones of the Earth. All lines of longitude, which are used to determine the time zone, are on two poles.
#11 – Polar Bears
In Antarctica, there are no polar bears! They live in the Arctic and Canada, but not in Antarctica!
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