I love science. I have two cousins that are scientists and I am always fascinated when we talk (science). So, when I read this article on Thrillist, I got a little defensive. But, after taking a step back and looking at the situation "rationally", I can see their point.
Turns out, the National Science Foundation (NSF), is a bit perturbed with the amount of drinking going on in the South Pole. Yup, our South Pole scientists have been sipp'n on grandpa's old cough medicine just a little too much. Can you blame them? For one, what the hell do you do in the South Pole for fun anyway? You can only make so many snowmen and snow angels. Second, they've got to stay warm somehow, right?
What caught the attention of the NSF were the "sub-zero shenanigans" that were going on like, bar brawls, showing up to work intoxicated, and, well, indecent exposure. I can certainly understand being upset about the bar brawls - not very professional, and showing up to work intoxicated is just plain ridiculous because we all know better, but indecent exposure? I mean, at that temperature there has to be a reason. Maybe they were just trying to freeze their assets (no?)?
One consequence that has been proposed by the NSF is having these South Pole scientists "regularly breathalyzed". Looks like things are going to get a bit dry for these "brave scientists". It will definitely be interesting to see if this issue will resolve itself, or if things will keep going... south (last one I promise).
What do you guys think - let them drink and keep warm, or keep them dry and cold?
Cheers.
