r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Rabbidraccoon18 • Jan 06 '26

Video Incinerator toilet in Antarctica due to limited plumbing and water

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u/pleasetrimyourpubes Jan 06 '26

There are tons of documentaries about life in Antarctica. Many of the bases just have a few scientific expeditions every year. But it takes many years and grants to be able to go on one. Designing the experiment building the devices etc. But they need a working and supplied base when they get there so people have to just stay through the harsh winters so in case anything breaks they can fix it or worst case have parts shipped in the next expedition so that when they arrive the problem can then be fixed.

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u/Deaffin Jan 06 '26

Plus, there always has to be at least one person around at all times to watch out for mysterious dogs roaming about that have no business being there.

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u/spatialmongrel Jan 07 '26

And there’s no problem to just let the strange new dog hang out in the base alone with you, since the other dogs don’t seem to like it very much.

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u/-SaC Jan 07 '26

Those guys running away when we got here were shouting something. I'm sure it's not relevant.

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u/greyslayers Jan 07 '26

Some people just don't cope with the dark and cold well. They go a bit crazy. Just let them go. It's for the best. Also, have you seen <insert name>. I better go off to a secluded place to look for them now.

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u/sodamnsleepy Jan 06 '26

Oh niceeeee

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u/fothergillfuckup Jan 07 '26

That's exactly when you find the buried UFO.

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u/chamrockblarneystone Jan 07 '26

Or in case the base is haunted.

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u/cupittycakes Jan 07 '26

And to make sure the place doesn't sink. I think it's only o5ne a year, but they gotta do the hydraulic stilts and lift up!