The first pyramid in Antarctica was observed by the British Antarctic Expedition in the 1910s and kept secret for a long time. The mystery was soon enough deciphered by scientists: these formations are just mountains. Antarctica has way more incredible features, like the fact that it’s the home of 60 to 90% of the world’s fresh water. At some point in our planet’s history, Antarctica had the same average temperatures as the city of Melbourne has today. Let's discover more of its secrets and mysteries.

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