Based on the so-called scientific racism of the late nineteenth century, along with Britain's imperialistic aims, to whom can it be assumed the phrase "the dark corners of the earth" in this soap advertisement refers?

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Based on the context of the late nineteenth century scientific racism and Britain's imperialistic aims, it is likely that the phrase "dark corners of the earth" refers to Africa, which was often viewed as a primitive and undeveloped continent in need of European intervention and control.

Based on the So-Called Scientific Racism of the Late Nineteenth