“The North pole is the center of an Ocean 10,000 ft deep. The Antarctic is an ice plateau 10,000 ft high. The Arctic ice belt is 1200 miles thick. The North pole isn’t really cold compared to the South.” ~Admiral Richard E. Byrd
”Antarctica is the most peaceful place in the world, but it won’t be for long due to intense interest”… (i.e. interest in its resources and military importance). ~Admiral Richard E. Byrd