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Mysterious 'pyramid' discovered in Antarctica
Mysterious 'pyramid' discovered in Antarctica
Conspiracy theorists have been turning their attention to Antarctica more than you’d expect over recent years. First, there was the case of the “bleeding waterfalls”, which remains one of the strangest natural phenomena you're likely to see, and there’s also the mystery of a so-called “pyramid” which has been found on the continent. Only, it’s not a pyramid at all – in fact, it’s a mountain. The Ellsworth Mountains are the highest mountain range in Antarctica and stretch 400km and the mountain in question was discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913 Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter It was called “The Pyramid” to keep the true nature of the discovery hidden from others at the time. Over the last hundred years, however, people have been speculating about the true nature of the location (even though it’s very much a mountain, poking up out of the ice) and now a second interesting geographical feature has bee discovered and got them talking all over again. The location in question is found at the coordinates 79°58’39.25?S 81°57’32.21?W, which has been a much-searched spot on Google Earth. Speaking to IFL Science, geologist at the German Research Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Dr Mitch Darcy, said: “The pyramid-shaped structures are located in the Ellsworth Mountains, which is a range more than 400 km long, so it’s no surprise there are rocky peaks cropping out above the ice. The peaks are clearly composed of rock, and it’s a coincidence that this particular peak has that shape. “It’s not a complicated shape, so it’s not a special coincidence either. By definition, it is a nunatak, which is simply a peak of rock sticking out above a glacier or an ice sheet. This one has the shape of a pyramid, but that doesn’t make it a human construction.” So, the new location is just that – a mountain poking out the top of the ice in Antarctica, and not a mysterious pyramid at all. Antarctica has been the subject of more than its fair share of speculation recently, after conspiracy theorist Eric Hecker described the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station by the south pole as an “air traffic control” hub for aliens earlier this year. Hecker claimed that in 2010 Raytheon, the US aerospace and defence conglomerate chose him to be a contractor on the research centre operated by the United States National Science Foundation. There was “much more” to the station that first met the eye, according to Hecker. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-26 00:05
VMware Rallies Closer to Broadcom Deal Price as EU Clears $61 Billion Merger
VMware Rallies Closer to Broadcom Deal Price as EU Clears $61 Billion Merger
The gap between VMware Inc.’s stock price and the value of Broadcom Inc.’s proposed takeover narrowed to the
2023-07-13 00:21
Is the Anne Hathaway 6.9 joke real?
Is the Anne Hathaway 6.9 joke real?
There is a clip on TikTok making the rounds of Anne Hathaway sharing a 6.9 joke - however, the video is fake. Due to artificial intelligence, the video appears realistic as it eerily portrays the voice of the Princess Diaries actor. In the clip, Hathaway is a guest on The Daily Show and is chatting to then-host Jon Stewart, where she seems to ask him a joke: "What is 6.9?" Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter To which Hathaway then drops the punchline: " “A good thing ruined by a period," which prompted laughter from Stewart who had his head in his hands while the actor also covers her mouth as she chuckled. The video has gone viral with people sharing their thoughts on the fake interaction, one person said: "She caught him so off guard," while another added: "Anne Hathaway is a national treasure." @your.comedy.cave What is 6.9? #annehathaway #joke #comedycentral #funnyclip #yourcomedycave But some were also quick to point out that the clip was not real as they wrote: "This isn't real. It's all A.I." So how was this fake clip created? An actual clip of Hathaway's 2015 appearance on The Daily Show was dubbed over using a fake voice that had an uncanny likeness to the actor. The technology was even able to change how Hathaway moved her mouth in the clip to make it look more realistic - manipulating a clip of a person in this way to make it look like they said something they did not is known as a deep fake. In the real interview, Hathaway and Stewart had a giggle about Hathaway's new film at the time called Song One. Watch Anne Hathaway Laugh Uncontrollably with Jon Stewart www.youtube.com She outlines the plot of the film: “And then her little brother who’s 19 calls her up and says ‘I’m dropping out of college’ to become a musician.” “And she doesn’t react very well and they haven’t spoken for six months and then he gets hit by a car and is in a coma," Stewart was unable to contain his laughter and it also caused Hathaway to laugh too before she cracked an additional joke: "That is my Facebook update." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-08 16:58
Disney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter; shares rise
Disney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter; shares rise
Walt Disney Co. reported sharp profit growth for its fiscal fourth quarter, exceeding analyst expectations and sending its shares up more than 3% in after-hours trading
2023-11-09 06:16
Sandy Alcántara throws his 2nd complete game this season, Marlins beat Rays 7-1
Sandy Alcántara throws his 2nd complete game this season, Marlins beat Rays 7-1
Sandy Alcántara threw a five-hit complete game and the Miami Marlins stopped a 10-game road losing streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1
2023-07-27 02:38
In wartime Ukraine, going back to school means preparing for air raids and huddling in shelters
In wartime Ukraine, going back to school means preparing for air raids and huddling in shelters
Kateryna Pylypenko prepared two backpacks for her youngest son's first day of school on Friday. One with school supplies, and one for the bomb shelter.
2023-09-01 22:39
Experts rescue and release 2 dolphins in dangerously shallow waters off of Cape Cod
Experts rescue and release 2 dolphins in dangerously shallow waters off of Cape Cod
A group of animal rescuers came to the rescue when two dolphins got stuck in shallow waters off of Cape Cod, with the marine mammals veering dangerously close to stranding.
2023-10-02 01:51
First Look: ‘Video Game of the Year’ Paints a Vibrant Picture of Gaming History
First Look: ‘Video Game of the Year’ Paints a Vibrant Picture of Gaming History
Video games aren’t just fun in the moment; they also have fascinating histories. Many smart
2023-05-18 02:11
Mind-blowing footage shows how Tom Cruise pulled off new Mission Impossible stunts
Mind-blowing footage shows how Tom Cruise pulled off new Mission Impossible stunts
Footage from behind-the-scenes of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One is blowing people's minds - because every dangerous stunt you're going to see on screen was actually real. In the side-by-side of Tom Cruise filming vs the final edit, he can be seen hanging off a train which as it turns out, wasn't a green screen at all, and was filmed by the actor himself in Norway. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One comes out on 10 July. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
2023-07-06 21:33
Does Texas A&M’s botched hire spell doom for classroom diversity? Some say yes
Does Texas A&M’s botched hire spell doom for classroom diversity? Some say yes
Texas A&M University marked its hiring of Kathleen McElroy with great fanfare — balloons, a banner and a signing ceremony
2023-08-01 13:09
Asmongold roasts Andrew Tate over YouTube theory on stealthy suppression of his content, fans say 'these people are paid actors'
Asmongold roasts Andrew Tate over YouTube theory on stealthy suppression of his content, fans say 'these people are paid actors'
Andrew Tate recently accused YouTube of shadow-banning him and suppressing the truth, claiming that the 'Matrix' wants people to 'hate' him
2023-06-29 15:34
Hugo Sanchez FIFA 23: How to Complete the TOTY Icon SBC
Hugo Sanchez FIFA 23: How to Complete the TOTY Icon SBC
Hugo Sanchez FIFA 23 Team of the Year Icon SBC is now live requiring seven segments. Here's how to complete the SBC and if it's worth it.
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