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The bottom of North America plate tectonics is
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The bottom of North America plate tectonics is

This is the reason why the Southeastern United States, though not on the tectonic plate boundaries (like Japan), still suffers from several earthquakes in recent times.

December 18, 2018
Unexpected facts about lies
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Unexpected facts about lies

A group of scientists in the United States conducted research on the frequency of lying over 1,000 adult Americans. In it, the participants were asked to list the number…

December 18, 2018
How will technology change the world in 2050?
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How will technology change the world in 2050?

The world population will increase from 7.3 billion people to 9.7 billion by 2050 according to the United Nations forecast. That means the pressure on our planet will be…

December 18, 2018
The Kilogram unit is about to be redefined
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The Kilogram unit is about to be redefined

The kilogram (kg) has been used as a standard mass measurement since the French revolution, based on the exact mass of a metal block being stored in Paris.

December 18, 2018
Gold: strange events that few people know
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Gold: strange events that few people know

Maybe you know very well the price of gold going up and down daily, but there are some interesting stories about this particular type of metal you may not know.

December 18, 2018
Symbolic meaning in national flags
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Symbolic meaning in national flags

The flag of the United Kingdom is made up of 3 different flags, while the four national flags of Northern Europe, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, have in common tha…

December 18, 2018