[ot]: how they crossed over the Behring straits

billt-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org billt-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
Thu Apr 6 04:49:17 UTC 2006


I realize this completely off topic, but I can't resist.

Think snow shoes. If a pair of snow shoes can keep you on unpacked fluffy snow by spreading your weight they should have no problem on even thin ice.

Bill

On Wed, Apr 05, 2006 at 10:49:47AM +0300, Peter wrote:
> 
> A spectacular picture:
> 
> http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060405.wdip0405/PhotoGallery01?slot=8
> 
> that ice looks really thin to me. Scary. What's the plan if one steps 
> through it ? Has anyone got more links on the subject of the 
> straits-crossing on ice or water ? This is not a Linux issue (well, it 
> remotely relates to penguins ...) but I cannot find info on this due to 
> search engine pollution. Private replies are welcome.
> 
> thanks,
> Peter
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