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heywhatupboys on April 9, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Sunset at the South Pole

why is there an american flag planted there?

haunter on April 9, 2023 [–]

Because it’s a research station funded by and under the jurisdiction of the US

Just like how most country does it and that’s why the Antarctic Treaty System exist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_stations_in_Antarctic...

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