Environment
The world's most 'unusual' lake: There are not many countries but many countries want to own it
Although there is no water, this lake contains an unimaginable compound that any country would want.
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The first supertanker with artificial intelligence to drive itself across the Atlantic Ocean
Prism Courage, a 134,000-ton commercial oil tanker, steered itself from the Gulf of Mexico to South Korea by the HiNAS 2.0 artificial intelligence system.
Archeology
Recreate the ancient Egyptian olive oil production technique
Researchers created today's high-quality olive oil-like oils by twisting more than 4,000 years ago.
Funny corner
Top 10 extremely rare cars of the king of Brunei, so rare that only a few photos exist
With abundant oil reserves despite the country's small size, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is still one of the richest people on the planet. With a fortune that somet…
History
Unbelievable facts about the history of the oil and gas industry: Gasoline used to be cheaper than water, so abundant that it had to be dumped into the river...
Gasoline is expensive and crude oil sells for well over $100 a barrel, but 200 years ago they were an amazingly abundant resource.
Health
Why is olive oil better than vegetable oil?
Extra virgin olive oil is better than most vegetable oils and vegetable oil blends, due to its high nutrient content.
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What effect does bird droppings have that can make a country rich, but also go into crisis?
When it comes to the wealthiest countries, probably the first thing that comes to mind is the Middle Eastern countries - developed from oil. But Nauru is completely diff…
Health
5 natural ways to keep your feet warm at night
When it's cold outside, keeping your feet warm is an important part of your sleep and overall health. In this post...
Life
8 cheap natural oils to help you own silky smooth skin
To have a healthy and smooth skin, many women have to spend millions of dong for a bottle of lotion, but the effect achieved is not necessarily...
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Giant Airbus A380 flying on cooking oil
The Airbus A380 test took off in France and flew for 3 hours, using completely sustainable fuel made from cooking oil and waste fat.
History
Deep in the US underground has more than half a billion barrels of oil: Only 'survive' 1 month if something happens!
A few decades ago, the US established the Strategic Petroleum Reserve - a reserve of crude oil that the US could tap into in an emergency.
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Top 8 countries rich in natural resources in the world
In the current era of economic and technological revolution, the world is rapidly running out of natural resources.
Science story
World's Largest Lake: Caspian Sea, is it really a 'sea' or a 'lake'?
Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan, the countries that surround the Caspian, cannot agree on whether this is a lake or a sea.
Environment
Tonga tsunami causes 'ecological disaster' in Peru
The Peruvian government says an oil spill at a Peruvian refinery following a volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga late last week caused a
Health
New research shows: Eating olive oil regularly could save your life
Replacing butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with regular use of olive oil could literally save your life.