GnH- Desolation Island

Located at 50'S and 70'E, Desolation Island (Kerguelen Islands) is a french territory in the southern hemisphere. Why is this island special today?

In a book written by Asimov (Science, Numbers and I), it is mentioned that this island is the closest land to the antipode of Canton, Illinois. Interestingly, the city got its name, because Issac-Swan, founder of the city in 1827, incorrectly assumed, the new town is an antipode to Canton, China and therefore, gave it the same name. The Kerguelen Islands, perhaps is the closest land-antipode to Canton, Illinois and as expected, lies in southern hemisphere.

So that was the history of why Kerguelen Islands is mentioned here. The island is inhabited by mostly scientist, and in an estimate, roughly 100 odd scientist are always present there at any time.

So, where in the world is "Canton China", now? Here is a picture of a nightline view of what it used to be Canton china!!

Thanks You for Smoking

I just read the reviews of this movie by Maxim mag...
"...just might make you laugh your head off".

I don't know (honestly), what does that mean...but it surely means something I don't know (since I did manage to finish this movie tonight). If anything, it is not a funny movie, it is an interesting pop-corn movie, at the best.