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TexasTowelie

(125,507 posts) Fri Dec 26, 2025, 06:29 PM Dec 26

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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 Dec 26 OP

Some decades ago, my brother the computer programmer, PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 26 #1

They were supposed to have a Chinese enterprise start up a casino there. TexasTowelie Dec 26 #2

Interesting. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 26 #3

The Yes Theory guys just did some great videos here! Lucky Luciano Dec 27 #4

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,454 posts)

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

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 07:52 PM

Dec 26

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

TexasTowelie

(125,507 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

Dec 26

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

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,454 posts)

3. Interesting.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 08:10 PM

Dec 26

Thank you for that.

Lucky Luciano

(11,814 posts)

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

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 02:03 AM

Dec 27

All worth a watch from start to finish!!!

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