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130 Russian Towns Could Vanish Soon: The Alarming Reason Behind Their Decline
Recent research warns that 130 small Russian towns, home to 3.4 million people, are at risk of disappearing due to negative demographic trends and declining employment opportunities.
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8 Mysterious Attractions Around The World And The Bizarre Stories Behind Them
From ancient sites with unknown origins to towns where people simply vanished, these unusual destinations leave behind more questions than answers.
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'Magic' Sword, Stuck In Stone For Over 1,300 Years, Vanishes In France
An ancient sword, said to be indestructible and the sharpest in the world, has disappeared from a French town, where it was lodged in a rock for over 1,300 years.
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Historic Hindu Temple Demolished In Pakistan's Khyber district: Report
The 'Khyber Temple' was situated in the border town of Landi Kotal Bazaar in the Khyber district but had been vanishing brick by brick over the years. The construction at the site started about 10-15 days ago.
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Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study
The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.
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Great White Sharks Vanish From Cape Town, And No One Knows Why
Great white sharks, which support South Africa's shark-diving industry and have been responsible for a number of fatal attacks off Cape Town, haven't been seen in the region for 18 months.
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56-Tonne Bridge Vanishes Without A Trace, Town Blames Thieves
The disappearance of a 56 tonne bridge in Russia's Arctic region has sparked a criminal investigation into the incident.
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American Couple Vanishes On Vacation. Their Deaths Are Just As Mysterious
On March 26, two Americans' last scheduled night in the Dominican Republic, the couple shared a final drink in town with their new Canadian friends, reported CNN. Then Orlando Moore and Portia Ravenelle said goodbye, packed their bags and climbed into their rental car for the long, dark drive to the airport.
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In This Cambodian Town, Tarantulas May Go Off Menu. Here's Why
While a plate piled high with hairy, palm-sized tarantulas is the stuff of nightmares for some, these garlic fried spiders are a coveted treat in Cambodia, where the only fear is that they may soon vanish due to deforestation and unchecked hunting.
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Bodies Found in Mexico Town Where Students Vanished
Authorities unearthed on Saturday unmarked graves containing a number of bodies on the outskirts of a southern Mexico town where 43 students disappeared after a deadly police shooting last week.
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In Afghan town, insurgents vanish after battles
The Marines have found bloody clothes and spent bullet casings and bombs meant to kill them. They've heard bullets flying overhead and seen muzzle flashes in tree lines.In this southern Afghan town that coalition forces seized from Taliban fighters eight months ago -- and are still clearing -- you don't have to go far to find the insurgency. But fi...
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130 Russian Towns Could Vanish Soon: The Alarming Reason Behind Their Decline
Recent research warns that 130 small Russian towns, home to 3.4 million people, are at risk of disappearing due to negative demographic trends and declining employment opportunities.
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8 Mysterious Attractions Around The World And The Bizarre Stories Behind Them
From ancient sites with unknown origins to towns where people simply vanished, these unusual destinations leave behind more questions than answers.
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'Magic' Sword, Stuck In Stone For Over 1,300 Years, Vanishes In France
An ancient sword, said to be indestructible and the sharpest in the world, has disappeared from a French town, where it was lodged in a rock for over 1,300 years.
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Historic Hindu Temple Demolished In Pakistan's Khyber district: Report
The 'Khyber Temple' was situated in the border town of Landi Kotal Bazaar in the Khyber district but had been vanishing brick by brick over the years. The construction at the site started about 10-15 days ago.
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Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study
The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.
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Great White Sharks Vanish From Cape Town, And No One Knows Why
Great white sharks, which support South Africa's shark-diving industry and have been responsible for a number of fatal attacks off Cape Town, haven't been seen in the region for 18 months.
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56-Tonne Bridge Vanishes Without A Trace, Town Blames Thieves
The disappearance of a 56 tonne bridge in Russia's Arctic region has sparked a criminal investigation into the incident.
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American Couple Vanishes On Vacation. Their Deaths Are Just As Mysterious
On March 26, two Americans' last scheduled night in the Dominican Republic, the couple shared a final drink in town with their new Canadian friends, reported CNN. Then Orlando Moore and Portia Ravenelle said goodbye, packed their bags and climbed into their rental car for the long, dark drive to the airport.
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In This Cambodian Town, Tarantulas May Go Off Menu. Here's Why
While a plate piled high with hairy, palm-sized tarantulas is the stuff of nightmares for some, these garlic fried spiders are a coveted treat in Cambodia, where the only fear is that they may soon vanish due to deforestation and unchecked hunting.
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Bodies Found in Mexico Town Where Students Vanished
Authorities unearthed on Saturday unmarked graves containing a number of bodies on the outskirts of a southern Mexico town where 43 students disappeared after a deadly police shooting last week.
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In Afghan town, insurgents vanish after battles
The Marines have found bloody clothes and spent bullet casings and bombs meant to kill them. They've heard bullets flying overhead and seen muzzle flashes in tree lines.In this southern Afghan town that coalition forces seized from Taliban fighters eight months ago -- and are still clearing -- you don't have to go far to find the insurgency. But fi...
