alt Hacker NewsThe original title (which makes a lot more sense than the abbreviated one used for the submission):
> The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years: Scientists now know where it went
The original title (which makes a lot more sense than the abbreviated one used for the submission):
> The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years: Scientists now know where it went
Removing the word "record" actually make the HN-submitted title make more sense. Wrapping "disappeared" in quotes actually conveys more or less the same intent.