Some Obscurish facts
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Antarctica contains 70% of the Earth's fresh water in the form of snow and ice but is classed as the world's largest desert. The continent only has 146-192mm of precipitation (in the form of snow) fall on it every year - this is about the same as the Sahara Desert!
Antarctica contains 70% of the Earth's fresh water in the form of snow and ice but is classed as the world's largest desert. The continent only has 146-192mm of precipitation (in the form of snow) fall on it every year - this is about the same as the Sahara Desert!