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The Guano Islands Act

The Icarian Posted on August 18, 2024 by adminAugust 19, 2024

The Guano Islands Act How Bird Shit Changed U.S. Foreign Policy There was a time when America desperately needed bird poo. Tropical bird poo, known as guano, to be specific. Guano — just like other natural resources such as coal, … Continue reading →

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