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Podcast: Ridiculous History
Episode: CLASSIC: Conquest via Bird Poop: One Island at a Time
Description: If you land on a deserted island, you might be tempted to search for the basic stuff first -- food, water, shelter, and so on -- but don't forget to keep an eye out for guano! Why, you ask? Well, due to a relatively obscure law, the presence of guano on a deserted island may allow you to declare it property of the United States! Sort of. Tune into today's classic episode learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.