Sugar harvesting in the Caribbean.  Sugar! It’s what’s for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner and snacks. Americans consume staggering amounts of it each year — up to 121 pounds per person — often without realizing how deeply sugar is woven into our global history. But sugar is more than just a dietary staple; it is a force that has shaped empires, fueled slavery, driven economies, and now contributes to a worldwide health crisis. By tracing sugar’s journey from ancient cultiva

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