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October 4, 2024
Where in the World is Brunei
Brunei is a small, wealthy nation located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Malaysia to the south and the South China Sea to the north. The country is known for its lush rainforests, traditional Malay culture, and significant oil and gas reserves, contributing to its high standard of living.
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August 12, 2024
Microseism: A Heartbeat in the Earth
In 1961, geologist Jack Oliver discovered a 26-second microseism pulse originating from the southern Atlantic, notably stronger during the southern hemisphere’s winter. Subsequent research pinpointed the source to the Gulf of Guinea. Theories suggest either ocean currents or the São Tomé volcano as the cause, sparking ongoing scientific debate.
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August 9, 2024
Where in the World is Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a country located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south.
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August 8, 2024
Sir Alfred of Charles de Gaulle Airport
“Sir Alfred of Charles de Gaulle Airport” tells the story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, an Iranian refugee who lived in the departure lounge of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from 1988 until 2006. His life in the airport inspired the film “The Terminal.”
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August 7, 2024
Germany After WW1
After World War One, Germany faced economic hardship, political instability, and societal unrest. The Weimar Republic (1919-1933) struggled with hyperinflation and political extremism. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party exploited these conditions, promising stability and nationalist revival, eventually seizing power in 1933, leading to the collapse of the Weimar Republic.
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August 6, 2024
The God Particle
“The God Particle,” also known as the Higgs boson, is a fundamental particle in physics, theorized for decades and finally discovered in 2012 at CERN. Its existence helps explain why other particles have mass, confirming a key part of the Standard Model of particle physics.
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August 5, 2024
The Philippine-American War
The Philippine-American War (1899-1902) was a conflict between the United States and Filipino revolutionaries seeking independence after Spain ceded the Philippines to the U.S. following the Spanish-American War. The brutal conflict resulted in significant casualties and ended with American victory, leading to U.S. colonial rule over the Philippines.
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August 2, 2024
Where in the World is Michigan
Michigan is a state located in the Great Lakes region of the Midwestern United States. It is known for its diverse landscapes, including forests, beaches, and thousands of lakes. Michigan is divided into two peninsulas and is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes.
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