China’s dream for rare earths rests on grim costs
By Chris Buckley
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UNC wont ban Four Loko, officials say
Ellie Bragg (left), Brianna Nally (center) and Rachel Schwartz (right) celebrate Halloween dressed as the controversial Four Loko alcoholic drink. Courtesy of Ellie Bragg.
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Should energy drinks be regulated?
According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal, some energy products supplied in Canada contain enough caffeine to potentially cause intoxication. Canada authorizes the sale of 18 energy products as natural health products.
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