One question has a very logical explanation. The other, sadly, really has no merit as a question because its very essence is that of a scarecrow burning in the midst of a snow storm. There really is no explaining it, other than in this way:

Many, many continents have been discovered (seven, to be precise), rediscovered, stolen, lost, reclaimed, fought over, and blown up by Man in the name of numerous civilizations throughout the history of this Earth. There exist, however, hundreds of other lesser known continents located both on this planet and elsewhere in the galaxy. Why are they lesser known? Why, they have not been discovered yet. Or, rather, they have not been quite noticed yet. For it must be understood that these continents are not necessarily the size most might assume a continent to be, and, therefore, have not been discovered. This may sound improbable to one who is aware of both Man's long history here on Earth and His constant sattelite surveillance of the surface, but it must be understood that it is a proven fact that some continents are smaller than others. Take Australia, for example, which is undoubtedly smaller than the mammoth continent of Asia. And as for the explanation as to why a continent had not been discovered, one must look to the Americas as an example. Granted, humanity had already established civilization throughout both North and South America, yet it was an entirely new land to the Europeans along with the rest of the world. Now it does not seem so unbelievable to consider that there may yet be undiscovered continents.

And now this leads us to this place known only as "ir", a continent so small that if one was aware of just how diminutive it was he might consider it entirely insignificant. But it is time to be educated about this particular place, for its significance is in fact of great proportions, considering its small size. Here it is time to learn of its true meaning, the very same meaning which may contain the reason for Man, Earth, Life, and Matter in general's existance--

--Yet, unfortunately, time has run out, and so a secondary post to be listed some time in the near future must therefore suffice to give further explanation. The second, and now obviously less significant question shall also have to wait. Until then, however, we must all call it a night.

~Maximus, Master of Cliffhangers.

(Good to be back to visit, guys)

Master of cliffhangers indeed. Good to see you again. I'm interested in seeing where this is going. Can't wait to hear more.

By the by, since this seems to be a fictional story, I'm moving it to the Gallery of Feathers. B)