Fell into an Antarctica conspiracy theory hole this morning. It’s crazy how many people with podcasts think there’s a whole secret civilization hidden under the ice.

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How do u know there isn’t ? 👀


Everything’s fake

Because the scientists who have actually spent time there don’t say this, it’s always some hillbilly with a microphone with no actual experience other than consuming slop online. 

One of the skills you acquire as a journalist is knowing how to judge credibility. It doesn’t always work. But this is a clear case.

Did you hear about the 19 years old pilot that rerouted and flew over it and was detained after landing?