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The Lifespan of a Coin

Coins live quite the full life. They’ve rolled through the streets of New York City. Some have taken a dip in the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Still others have taken an accidental trip through the human

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What We’ve Gained From the Alchemist Who Tried to Turn Pee Into Gold

In the 17th century, alchemists experimented with a substance that most of us would never consider valuable — urine. 

But it was one German alchemist, Hennig Brand, who made one of the world’s most

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What is a Coin Club?

When you’re passionate about something, you want to share it with others. Maybe you’re an avid reader and enjoy dissecting the plot of the latest best-selling novel. Or you like to spend your weekends

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How Metal Detectors Work

In 1952, treasure hunter Edward Rowe Snow left his home in Massachusetts to visit a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia. With a metal detector and old charts in hand, he located eight 18th

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Apple’s Recycling Program Strikes Gold

What do you do with your old Macs and iDevices? If you’re like most people, you probably throw them out. 

In fact, in 2016, the world generated 44.7 million metric tons of e-waste, a term used to

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New Material ‘Diamene’ is Harder than Diamonds

Researchers have created a new material that’s as pliable as tin foil, but hard enough to stop a bullet upon impact. The new material — called “diamene” — has many potential uses, such as waterproof

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