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submitted 7 months ago by Stamets to c/memes

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[–] whotookkarl 7 points 7 months ago

I have assumed it was because of traditional shipping channels going through there so pirates and criminals would be waiting to intercept cargo ships in the area. Like highwayman waiting along the road outside of the range of the police of nearby towns or cities. Ships disappear so people make up stories about why.