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In Alaska there are 6 months of light and 6 months of dark, right?. How would the US cope with 48 months of night? Could you?

How long would it take for you to adjust to 4 years of no light, just night?

Posted - November 3, 2016

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  • Alaska is the US.
      November 3, 2016 9:54 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    My thought exactly! 
      November 3, 2016 10:13 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    Countries that have six months of daylight and six months of light have high rates of suicide and alcoholism.  I don't know how I would fare under those conditions. 
      November 3, 2016 10:14 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    If Trump becomes prez Spunky darkness will descend upon America and all light will be extinguished. It is a scenario that is terrifying. Thank you for your reply and Happy Friday! :)
      November 4, 2016 3:23 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    I know what you mean, Rosie, but I'm not sure the alternative is the best we can do either.
      November 4, 2016 9:58 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    i would love not having to listen to all the construction outside my window
      November 5, 2016 8:22 PM MDT
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  • 3719
    Someone else has asked the same question on here too.

    Why does anyone think the US is headed for a 4-year physical darkness? I can see it is a political metaphor, but the question seems predicated on a real, is highly fanciful, fear of physical, deep darkness lasting for 4 years. Or is it referring to major loss of power supplies - which is not the same thing because you'd still have normal days and nights?   
      February 13, 2017 3:24 PM MST
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  • 6124
    Hello again Durdle.  On the other thread, I explained it.  This too is a thread made by Rosie, only earlier than the other one.  Yes, she is using the term "darkness" as a political metaphor.
      February 13, 2017 3:27 PM MST
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