Category: General
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Fentanyl Flows from China to the US Causing Overdose Deaths to Skyrocket
The opioid epidemic in the United States has taken a deadly turn with the influx of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. The drug is 50-100 times more potent than morphine and overdose deaths have skyrocketed as a result. The DEA estimates that 90% of fentanyl originates from China. Chinese companies produce precursor chemicals that are then…
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The Decline of West Virginia: A Landscape in Transition
The wealthiest county in America is not in Silicon Valley, it’s not in New York, but rather it’s here—Loudoun County, Virginia. This DC suburb boasts the highest median household income in the US. What it lacks in billionaires it makes up for with a massive upper middle-class working six-figure desk jobs at government contractors—Northrop Grumman,…
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Italy’s Empty Houses: A Grim Reflection of Economic Decline
Perhaps you’ve come across the intriguing headlines about towns in Italy giving away houses for just one Euro or even offering thousands of dollars for people to come and live there. While these news stories may seem amusing at first glance, they shed light on a deeper question: why would a country like Italy need…
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What is Carbon Footprint? How to Calculate & Reduce It?
Carbon footprint is a term used to describe the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases generated by an individual or organization’s activities. It is essential to understand how our daily activities contribute to climate change and to take steps to reduce our carbon footprint. In this article, we will explain what carbon footprint…
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Do US Navy Ships Catch Fish To Feed The Crew?
The United States Navy is known for its impressive fleet of ships that protect American interests across the globe. With up to 5,000 Sailors onboard a U.S Navy aircraft carrier, providing food for the crew is no small feat. While most Navy ships have a galley where food is prepared for the crew, did you…