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How a Lithium Mine Works and Impacts Local Communities
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As the global demand for clean energy intensifies, lithium has emerged as a critical player in the quest for sustainable technology. This invaluable resource, often dubbed "white gold," is essential for powering electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and advanced electronics.
10 Most Dangerous Cities in the World
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The most dangerous cities face high crime rates, affecting residents and visitors. We used Statista to analyze global murder rates per capita.
12 Freest Countries in the World, According to the HFI
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Everyone probably likes to imagine that they live in one of the freest countries in the world, but is "freedom" something that can even be quantified? Is there a definitive way to say that my country is more free than your country?
African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say
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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people bearing thousands of pounds of gold. So, where did all that gold come from? And what would that be worth today?
Tear Gas Used at Protests May Help Spread Coronavirus
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Health experts are gravely concerned about how the massive protest crowds, chanting and use of tear gas could accelerate the spread of coronavirus.
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?
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In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as America's favorite drink and the trend continues. How did water become a multi-billion-dollar business?
Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?
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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?
How the Salton Sea Became an Eco Wasteland
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The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, and the area that surrounds it - once hotspots for tourism and wildlife - have essentially become ghost towns. The lake's evaporation has now become a ticking ecological time bomb with real world consequences.
The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason
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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.