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Nauru's Musical Mishap
- The island of Nauru invested its guano wealth in a historically inaccurate, unsuccessful musical about Leonardo da Vinci.
- This illustrates Nauru's unusual spending choices.
The Guano Wars
- In 1865, Spain instigated a war over guano-rich islands off Peru, leading to a South American blockade.
- This highlights the intense historical conflicts over this valuable resource.
Fish TV
- Scientists created a UV TV for fish to study their visual capabilities, requiring humans to wear protective gear to watch.
- Fish, like many animals, perceive a different spectrum of light than humans.