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POPSGeographical oddities Talking of USA, it is one country that significantly increased its post-independence size through purchase of land from Russia, France, Mexico, Denmark etc. It must have made the most profitable land deal in history when it purchased Alaska from Russia at a little over 7 million dollars in 1867, which comes to about $10 per sq. mile (2 cents per acre). Just imagine that Alaska accounts for 20% of total oil production in USA, not to speak of the huge reserves of natural gas, and mineral resources like coal, gold, zinc etc. and you will appreciate the magnitude of the bargain!
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POPSlegal herbs International Oddities offers dozens of legal herbs products that are more interesting than mere tobacco. I think legal smoke is better to satisfy yourself rather than smoking illegally.
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POPSCannes Film Festival Recommends Cannes for me is not really a place to predict future film trends, expect for screening good oddities that could possibility stand out in the Oscar season. I do like the fact that this will be the first major foreign film fest with a bit more attention to foreign films, we hope??! When one cannot really watch too many screenings or its not available to see in your locale, one may just base on the film with a grain of salt via film reviews. Stay tuned!