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Stuff You Should Know · August 19, 2026 · 11m

Short Stuff: Did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?

In this short episode, hosts explore the curious historical anecdote that a shipwreck may have played a role in doubling the territorial size of the United States. They unpack the chain of events and context behind the claim, separating fact from exaggeration.

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Shipwreck and US Expansion
The episode examines the possibility that a shipwreck contributed to a significant expansion of United States territory.

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