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Sunday, November 28, 2010

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What US state produces the most gold?

The cycle of global leverage

What can science has learned from the amazing natural world?

The US economy is slowly getting better

Can 87 hospitals in California go three years without making a single mistake?

15 Mind-Blowing Facts About Wealth And Inequality In America

The sun is extremely powerful

Awesome slow-motion video of a high-speed train

Thieves can be very creative

This is what happens when you burn steel wool
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