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Which country produces the most uranium?

“Kazakhstan produces the most uranium in the world.”

Reference: World Nuclear Association

What saturation of sulfur dioxide will cause people to cough

Sulfur dioxide is a colorless gas with a suffocating, choking odor. It is toxic to humans and concentrations as low as 8 ppm will produce coughing. Incredibly, in the Odyssey, Homer describes the burning of sulfur (formation of SO2) as a way that homes were 'fumigated'.

How did uranium get its name?

Uranium was discovered in 1789 and named after the planet Uranus, discovered in 1781.

Where did apples originate?

Apples originated in the mountains of Kazakhstan, where wild apple trees still grow, and the city of Almaty's name is linked to the word for apple.

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“Kazakhstan produces the most uranium in the world.”

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