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Cold, white, very light or very dark depending on the season—the continent of Antarctica is a mystery to many of us. Visit Antarctica without leaving your chair as Exploratorium Senior Scientist Paul Doherty journeys there to uncover some of those mysteries. Tag along and have an adventure; you won't even need a jacket.
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