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eppur_se_muova

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14. ROFL, what a moron ! No spot in England is more than 70 miles from the sea -- a smuggler's delight.

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 10:50 AM

Sep 19

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coton_in_the_Elms

Brits' constant fear of invasion by sea was what led them to create the world's most powerful navy, with twice as many ships as any potential Continental foe, constantly patrolling the sea approaches to the island nation.

Thank you, Mr Turnip, we are already well aware of our own geographic situation. Your advice is noted.

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