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11.23.2008

Africa, You Rascal!

Ever since I saw Disney's Third Man on the Mountain at the Saturday afternoon matinee when I was eight years old, I've been fascinated by the Matterhorn. But you know what's really cool? the top "pyramid" is actually a piece of Africa! The mountain was formed by the African and European plates stacking up together, Africa being on top. I know. I'm turning more and more into a real nerd.

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  1. Africa, really?!

    Don't get stuck on Google Earth too long now. ;^)

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  2. Actually, I heard about the Africa thing last night on the History Channel.

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  3. Geology is fascinating!

    BTW, I think the Matterhorn is one of the most beautiful mountains. A friend of mine told me that it's hard to get pictures where the summit is clear, because it's usually shrouded in clouds.

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  4. Wait till I tell you about the Himalayas, the mountains that were literally my backyard when I was a kid !!!

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  5. I'd love to see the Himalayas some day!

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  6. If "nerd" means knowing things, then ...

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  7. I'd love to see the Himalayas some day!

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