Perhaps that part of subarctic Canada was at a completely different latitude 48M... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

jboggan 3 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Palm phytoliths in subarctic Canada imply ice-free...

Perhaps that part of subarctic Canada was at a completely different latitude 48M years ago, quite separate from continental drift.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_racket_theorem

trhway 3 months ago | [–]

about 500km from today's position (1cm/year drift).

https://images.theconversation.com/files/325868/original/fil...

bitcurious 3 months ago | [–]

Are you suggesting the earth flips around like the tennis racket?

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact