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Although Shackleton''s mission to cross Antarctica by foot failed, the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition is hailed as a milestone in expedition history. Why?

Abecause Shackleton brought all 27 of his crew members back alive
Bbecause the crew discovered previously unknown parts of Antarctica
Cbecause the crew returned with scientific discoveries, such as new species
Dbecause it prompted other expeditions to explore Antarctica