Quartz Weekly Obsession

Laam caau

A scorched-earth gamble.
A scorched-earth gamble.
Image: Reuters/Tyrone Siu
This story was published on our Quartz Weekly Obsession newsletter, an email for curious minds. Escape the stale news cycle with forgotten histories, surprising facts, and vital stats.
By
QZ
We may earn a commission from links on this page.