Ants trapped for years in Soviet bunker; survival by cannibalism
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- Nov 6, 2026
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- jhr.pensoft.net
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Ants trapped for years in Soviet bunker; survival by cannibalism was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Nov 6, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 41 checks on 1 different day. Its best position was #6 of 30, reached on Nov 6, 20:37 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 6, 22:52 UTC.
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Needless sensationalism: I didnt find the term “cannibalistic” on the source page.
A unique accumulation of workers (‘colony’) of the wood ant Formica polyctena Först., trapped within an old bunker for storing nuclear weapons, is described. The source of the ‘colony’ is a large colony nesting outdoors, on top of the bunker. Individuals that have fallen down through a ventilation pipe are not able…
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Is Ants trapped for years in Soviet bunker; survival by cannibalism trending on Hacker News right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Nov 6, 22:52 UTC, after 1 day of trending.
What is the highest rank Ants trapped for years in Soviet bunker; survival by cannibalism reached?
#6 on Hacker News · Front page, on Nov 6, 20:37 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has Ants trapped for years in Soviet bunker; survival by cannibalism been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 6, 2026 and has been on the list on 1 day (41 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
26 points and 4 comments; submitted by hitekker on Nov 6, 2026.