In one of these endless Wikipedia-hyperlink-sessions I stumbled upon the so-called QSL-Cards that radio enthusiasts receive when they successfully received a station that might even be on another continent. In the 70s and 80s it really must have been thrilling to receive QSL Cards from far away. Nowadays, with ICMP Echo, this isn’t as thrilling anymore but still quite interesting :)
Ever wanted to receive an ICMP Echo from Saint Helena in the middle of nowhere? Just try ping 194.6.1.109 :)
Funny thing is they route via the Falkland Islands which in turn are also one of these funny oversas territories. Seems as if Cable & Wireless specialized in providing these with internet services.