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1950s Antarctic research station offers glimpse into long-lost world

Founded in 1950, Base Y was used by British scientists for five years, from 1955 to 1960, and now is open as a museum for intrepid travelers and scientists.

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"The base, which has been kept intact from the era it was used in, offers its visitors something like a journey through a time machine," he said.