You’ll Never Believe How Much Bigger the U.S. Got Overnight (Hint: It’s Huge!)
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In a surprising turn of events, the United States has suddenly grown by a whopping 1 million square kilometers, thanks to a bold claim on its surrounding ocean floor. Picture this: the US just annexed an area almost twice the size of Spain, without firing a single shot! This unexpected land grab wasn’t caused by geological shifts or alien invasions, but by the clever exploitation of international law. Turns out, countries can stake claim to continental shelves, those shallow underwater areas near their coasts, and claim the resources found there. Ain’t that neat? Now, the US has joined the cool kids’ club of 75 countries that have defined their Extended Continental Shelf (ECS), and they’re already eyeing the Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, and even the Mariana Islands for their underwater treasures. So, buckle up folks, because the US is now officially a maritime superpower with a whole lot more ocean to patrol. It’s like a real-life game of Risk, but with way more boats and submarines.
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