Harsh climate no irrigation for land is possible
Answer:
Durian is a native fruit of Asia and many people dislike it due to the smell. But Durian is prominent in countries like Indonesia and Philippines. It may be unusual for us but to them, Durian is like our favorite foods here in the west. To know about unusual things in general gives us a more open idea that the world has more to offer.
President Polk wanted California but knew Mexico would not agree to sell it and his only avenue was to start a war (knowing the US would win it).