Living at the South Pole might not be your idea of a great time, but scientific researchers are really into it. For 50 years, the U.S. has maintained a research station at the South Pole and operated it year-round.
This video talks a little about the history of the station, but its main focus is the newly constructed station building that allows researchers to live in relative comfort (compared to previous stations, anyway). An interesting introduction to South Pole Station and life at the bottom of the world. Check it out!