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TexasTowelie

(125,196 posts) Fri Dec 26, 2025, 06:29 PM 17 hrs ago

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Why America Owns Islands 6,000 Miles Away - Geography By Geoff

Explore the Northern Mariana Islands' unique geology, from ancient limestone to active volcanoes, and their precarious perch above the Mariana Trench. Discover their complex history, spanning from ancient Chamorro settlements to crucial roles in World War II. The islands' strategic importance is now resurfacing due to rising global tensions.

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Why America Owns Islands 6,000 Miles Away - Geography By Geoff (Original Post) TexasTowelie 17 hrs ago OP

Some decades ago, my brother the computer programmer, PoindexterOglethorpe 16 hrs ago #1

They were supposed to have a Chinese enterprise start up a casino there. TexasTowelie 16 hrs ago #2

Interesting. PoindexterOglethorpe 15 hrs ago #3

The Yes Theory guys just did some great videos here! Lucky Luciano 10 hrs ago #4

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,436 posts)

1. Some decades ago, my brother the computer programmer,

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 07:52 PM

16 hrs ago

had a job that took him there for several months. He said the isolation was no fun at all.

TexasTowelie

(125,196 posts)

2. They were supposed to have a Chinese enterprise start up a casino there.

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 08:00 PM

16 hrs ago

However, the finances didn't work out and the commonwealth government and construction employees were left in a lurch.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,436 posts)

3. Interesting.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 08:10 PM

15 hrs ago

Thank you for that.

Lucky Luciano

(11,811 posts)

4. The Yes Theory guys just did some great videos here!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 02:03 AM

10 hrs ago

All worth a watch from start to finish!!!

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