Fuel Tank Orca Mural in Palmer Station, Antarctica

At Palmer Station, Antarctica's remote research base, a leaping orca adorns the fuel tank. Atlas Obscura reports that the mural has become one of the continent's most recognizable landmarks, visible from the water as ships approach the station. It's a reminder that even in one of the world's most isolated workplaces, people bring creativity and personality to their surroundings.

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