For those planning a trip to the South Pacific island of Sandy this Winter (N. Hemisphere), time to ask your travel agent for a refund. Sandy Island does not exist. Despite being clearly identified on Google Earth and marine charts for the area,
scientists recently discovered the clear and undoubtable absence of an island at Latitude 19°13'28.77"S, Longitude 159°56'35.24"E. Scientist Dr. Seton noted that the ocean at this area is almost a mile deep, which would make the presence of an island very unlikely. Unlike Columbus, Dr. Seton and crew set out to discover the absense of land... and they succeeded. This undiscovery opens up a new field of scientific research into the non-existance. Just this morning I discovered the non-existence of a second floor to my house and the absence of a Caribbean beach in my backyard. Unsettling, yet sobering discoveries that will reshape the world in which we all live.
The non-existence of snow in my yard is both disturbing and unheartening. Throws a real wet blanket on celebrating Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteTake heart Medievalist, you are a pioneer in the non-existence of snow. The pursuit of real snow is for amateurs.
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