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How a single cosmic particle added 4,096 votes to an election result

An election recount in Belgium once revealed a bizarre anomaly: a candidate had received exactly 4,096 extra votes, a number that made no mathematical sense. Investigators eventually concluded the ...
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Strong winds cause dust storm, multiple-vehicle crash in Northwest Texas

Gusts up to 40 mph in Hardeman County kicked up dust, reducing visibility and causing a pileup on Route 287, authorities report. Design approved for US Mint's 24k gold Trump coin, despite objections ...
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What Is Dust Even Made Of? (And How to Manage It)

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Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.

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