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Ash Kaushik

Ash has more than a decade of experience in technical and creative writing, having majored in English Literature in college. He puts his experience to use as a senior writer and editor, creating engaging and entertaining content for Canadians at Canadian Essence.

6 Historical Mysteries That Still Don’t Have Simple Answers

August 23, 2026August 22, 2020

Some mysteries have survived for centuries because the evidence gives historians clues, but never a complete answer. 1. The Fate of the Princes in the …

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6 Ways Canada’s Geography Could Become a Bigger Advantage

August 22, 2026August 21, 2020

Canada’s size has often been treated as a challenge. But changing demand for energy, minerals, food, and trade routes could make that geography increasingly valuable. …

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6 Strange Moments When Governments Took Control of Major Companies

August 22, 2026August 21, 2020

Governments sometimes take over private companies when they decide an industry is too important to leave entirely to the market. 1. Britain Took Over Its …

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6 Times Canada Faced a Problem So Weird Nobody Knew What to Do

August 22, 2026August 21, 2020

Canadian history has produced some problems that sound ridiculous until you realize people genuinely had to solve them. 1. Cars Became Too Expensive to Run …

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6 Places Where Canada’s Past Is Still Hiding Underground

August 22, 2026August 21, 2020

Some of Canada’s most interesting history isn’t visible from the street. It survives beneath cities, military sites, and former industrial areas. 1. Toronto’s Old Tunnels …

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6 Everyday Canadian Habits That Are Changing Faster Than People Realize

August 22, 2026August 21, 2020

The biggest changes in Canadian life aren’t always dramatic. Many are happening quietly in how people work, shop, travel, and spend. 1. The Daily Commute …

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6 Parts of Canada That Could Become More Important Than Ever

August 22, 2026August 21, 2020

  Some parts of Canada may matter far more in the future because of geography, energy, resources, and changing global demand. 1. The Arctic Canada’s …

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6 Things the World Is Quietly Building More Of Because the Future Depends on Them

August 21, 2026August 20, 2020

Some of the biggest construction projects of the next few decades are designed to support systems people rarely think about. 1. Electricity Grids Electricity demand …

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6 Strange Systems Countries Created to Solve Everyday Problems

August 21, 2026August 20, 2020

Around the world, ordinary problems have produced surprisingly unusual solutions. 1. Japan — Lost Property Japan has an unusually organized lost-and-found system. Lost wallets, phones, …

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6 Ways the World Is Becoming Harder to Build

August 21, 2026August 20, 2020

Building the things modern life depends on is becoming more complicated, expensive, and dependent on scarce resources. 1. Power Grids Countries need enormous amounts of …

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