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Why Did China Send a Spy Balloon?
Spy balloons are some of the oldest surveillance tech in use. The world has since moved on to satellites that capture incredible detail from space. So, why was a balloon recently sent over U.S. airspace? […]
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How Is China Becoming More Powerful?
China’s global influence seems to be increasing by the day. The superpower is pursuing several economic and military plans to become more powerful. How is China expanding its influence on the world stage? […]
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Little-Known Holiday “Occult Day” Celebrated November 18
November 18 marks Occult Day for those interested in a bit of magic or mysticism. The obscure holiday celebrates the unknown all around us. What exactly constitutes the occult? […]
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World Leaders Say IMF Should Accommodate Climate Change
The United Nations says an IMF overhaul should focus on global warming. Proponents say that a shift is needed since world conditions have changed so much since the IMF began. The IMF was founded in 1945 to help stabilize nations through loans and grants. […]
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Bicycle Hearses Come to France for Greener Funerals
France’s first bicycle hearse has come to the streets of Paris. A local undertaker has modified her bike to meet legal specifications for body transportation. The funeral industry arose in the 19th century amid the Civil War. […]
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Climate, Displacement Lead to Global Cholera Outbreaks
Cholera outbreaks have been reported around the world. Spikes in cholera tend to follow displacement due to extreme weather. An 1854 outbreak in London exemplifies cholera’s toll on a populace. […]
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North Korean Missile Tests Prompt Review of Dictatorship’s History
North Korea fired dozens of missiles toward Japan on November 2 and November 3. The missile tests set off alarms in Japan, including an emergency alert system in three prefectures. North Korea has been ruled by a dictatorship since 1948, after World War II. […]
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Global Inflation Causes Stark Responses around the World
From the United States to Japan, the world is struggling with inflation. Spending habits and government policy are changing in response. Some economists say four major waves of inflation have hit since the 1300s. […]
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Pentagon Report Says Many “UFOs” Actually Spy Drones, Trash
Many UFO sightings may be much more boring than outer space aliens. A new Pentagon report says many can be traced to airborne garbage and foreign spying. U.S. sightings have a long history. […]
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Elephant Brains Help Unriddle Mystery of Trunk Dexterity
Elephants’ high amount of facial neurons enable their trunk movement. They have more facial neurons than any other land mammal. African elephants significantly impact their local ecosystem. […]