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France faces a trifecta of economic crises—demographic decline, industrial exodus, and political paralysis—that threaten its long-term stability and global standing due to persistent overspending and an inability to implement necessary reforms.  …more

A hypothetical scenario where every US state goes to war with each other leads to the collapse of federal government, widespread conflict over resources, and the eventual formation of five distinct, warring regional entities.  …more

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The SL-1 reactor disaster in 1961, which killed three servicemen, was caused by the inexplicable full withdrawal of a control rod, leading to speculation of sabotage, murder, or a love triangle amidst a government cover-up.  …more