Craig Welch: Happy anniversary to the Antarctic Treaty, signed Dec 1, 1959, as nations set aside the White Continent for scientific research and “peaceful purposes only.” Look at the big stuff humanity can do when it, you know, tries! (Video of slipping, sliding Adelie penguins off storied Paulet Island.)

Happy anniversary to the Antarctic Treaty, signed Dec 1, 1959, as nations set aside the White Continent for scientific research and “peaceful purposes only.” Look at the big stuff humanity can do when it, you know, tries! (Video of slipping, sliding Adelie penguins off storied Paulet Island.)