So, we know it’s not normal to be able to light the methane coming out of your sink on fire, but … how do you guys feel about setting fire to naturally occurring methane that’s trapped under ice in Siberia?

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We think it’s pretty frickin’ awesome. Like lighting your farts, but your butt is a lake, and the fireballs are HUGE.

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