Pioneer Of The Deep Mugs

10.378 BC: Zuk Ironthal developed the first diving suit.

"The Ice Age must've caught him by surprise..."

'I was working on developing anti-matter under laboratory conditions, but I couldn't find anything to keep it in.'

'Little is known about these amazing creatures, as there have only been a few live sightings, by giant squid scientists. Despite previous beliefs, they are actually a land animal, as the fins and respiratory system are removable.'

"I don't know. He just said he had discovered something and we had to come over and see it."

"The perfect killing machine? Is that all I am to you?"

"I see you've come prepared for an in-depth interview."

'Whadoya mean, WHOOPS?! That stuff doesn't grow on trees you know!'

'Have you been under much pressure lately, Mr. Verne?'

Life Discovered on Mars

"Sadie, they found a planet orbiting Proxima Centauri. That makes way over 1,000 planets we've discovered in my lifetime." "It must be exciting for you, discovering there are 1,000 worlds full of people who can't possibly know what a doofus you are." "...Unless they've got telescopes." "It is exciting. Now I know how you must've felt when Oog the Caveman discovered Venus." "I see you're bringing what passes for your 'A-game' today."

'Have you ever wondered how deep the ocean would be without sponges?'

Man cold-calling on phone from igloo

Colay's glass bottom boat tours!

Solo North pole expedition - 'Bugger!'

Wagon

'My advice? Dump him! There are plenty more fish in the sea...'

"No thanks, we're going to create some alternative options over here. Want to join?"

"Damn! - Someone's beaten me to it..!"

'Well it took us five years to find it, but we finally did... now if we can just locate the key, we'll be rich!'

Contemporary Maze

To the Aquarium

'Ok, we've saved the whales. Now what?'

1910: It looked like Scott would have to find his own way to the pole.

'Have you farted?'

'Caruthers ever since we lost all our food your voice sounds husky.'

A sleeping man counting scuba-diving sheep

Rocket

Spaceman

Moon Landing

Scuba diver using beer rather than air.

'My igloo has been toasty since I insulated with fiber ice.'

To be as inconspicuous as possible, Dr. Bloom designed his bathysphere to look like something...well, edible.'

'Please tell me that wasn't a discouraging word I heard?'

'When Roger died, a little light went out.'