The Southern Hemisphere is Colder, Stormier, and... Cleaner?

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You'd think that the Northern and Southern Hemispheres would be basically symmetrical -- that since our planet is a ball, the climate, temperature, and weather patterns would be the same on top as on the bottom. But there are some pronounced differences. Let's explore why.

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