How Living at the South Pole Works

Writing by Sam Denby
Research by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy
Editing by Alexander Williard
Animation by Josh Sherrington
Sound by Graham Haerther
Thumbnail by Simon Buckmaster

Select footage courtesy the AP Archive

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[adamdickinson]

What I really like about Wendover is there's no clickbait: the title's just a summary of the video topic and then he goes on and explains that topic in an understandable, engaging, detailed way. He lets the video do the talking, not the title

[FriendlyBaron]

My grandpa was part of the team that was there in the 1950s originally. I had some of the clothes he wore restored recently - they are so warm that even in winter here, I still sweat in them.

[jdatlas]

I have a weird interest in the logistics of people living in absurdly remote locations, so thanks for fueling this weird hobby of mine.

[joshuasalem]

These South Pole scientists are so isolated and live in such harsh conditions, they deserve the same respect as astronauts on the ISS

[JD-cvkx]

Having been one of the physicians that worked at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station - this is a very good introduction to what life is like there. Thanks for producing such an informative video.

[dibenp]

2:20 I love how a video about living in Antarctica still references the aerodynamics of plane wing. ✈️ ❤️

[adamsiroky]

Antarctica is like another planet
-Hard to get in/out
-In some periods getting out is totaly impossible
-nobody really know who owns that land
-wierd day light cycle
-Extreme cold and other conditions
-Have to be self sufficient
-Slow internet and communication

[Wilderness-Will]

As a former Antarctican, this is remarkably accurate. Thank you for being one of the best Youtube content creators.

[yoavhofstein]

Technically, Antarctica is the smartest continent

[robokast]

it’s all fun and games until the fire nation attacks you

[ktc]

As someone who personally has two friends who did a winter at McMurdo station, I can confirm they did it just for fun and not that they were scientists

[pricsusgaming]

Im spending 8 months at the south pole for a work contract starting January 19th 2023 so this was great to watch

[howardkong]

"The building itself is shaped like an AIRPLANE WING"
You got me there.

[voodootrois]

The prevailing wind at the south pole is northerly.

[ashishpradhan]

Salute to all pilots who make life at the coldest place on earth inhabitable. Risking their lives to save others. This line made me tear up.

[thfromthestar]

14:00 “it’s more important that we present ourselves professionally” yet one of the ladies is barefooted 😂😂

[jeiku]

Drinking game idea: Take a shot when you hear: "in addition", "therefore", and "however."

[michaelhusada]

“No other place on earth where nature continually tries to kill you.”

*laughs in Australian

[skuzlebut]

I've been to the US station at the South Pole. I spent most of my time at McMurdo, though. I did a winter over on the ice.

I went from home in the middle of the US, a layover and then to Christchurch, NZ. There, we were issued all of our winter weather gear and eventually put on a US Air Force C-17. We flew from NZ to Willie's Field right by McMurdo.

[MarkTrombly]

I love the all of the research that you do for your channels. You're always informative and entertaining.