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Japan: Why no one Wants to Join the Army

July 6, 2023

Japan has begun a military build-up set to cost $320 billion. The trouble is, the Self Defense Forces are struggling to attract young recruits. Few young people are interested in a career with the army.

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How to tackle the growing problem of water scarcity

Water scarcity is a growing problem all over the world. Researchers have suggested towing icebergs to cities, harvesting the water vapor in the atmosphere and even just saving water by fixing leaky pipes.

 

 

 

 

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USA: The mobile vasectomy clinic

With abortion now banned in a number of US states, increasing numbers of men are choosing to get a vasectomy. In Iowa, a mobile clinic provides minimally invasive, affordable vasectomies that take less than fifteen minutes.

 

 

 

 

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China’s elderly social media sensations

Elderly influencers are going viral on Chinese social media. Some of them are urbanites posting about fashion and lifestyle, but others simply document their life in rural areas.

 

 

 

 

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The giant rats that save lives

Rats tend to have a bad image. But in fact they’re super smart and useful too. For example, they can help fight wildlife smuggling, detect landmines and sniff out people trapped under rubble.

 

 

 

 

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