There's a clear move towards low-maintenance choices in everything lately, not just yards. We pick stuff that won't fall apart or demand constant attention, like reliable cars or simple home gadgets. It's like we've all had enough of things that break or need fixing all the time. Gravel just makes sense because it doesn't ask for much, just like we want from our other stuff. Less drama, more time for actual living.

Nikumaroro's cluster likely marks the actual crash site.

Wait really? I just use good simulation software these days. It seems way more efficient than a manual walk through. Why not just use the better tools we have now?