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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.

8 Places Around the World Where Nature Broke All the Rules

July 3, 2026July 3, 2020

Some places on Earth behave in ways that seem impossible, where natural forces create landscapes and phenomena that look almost unreal. 1. The Chocolate Hills …

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7 Everyday Habits That Secretly Reveal Your Personality

July 3, 2026July 3, 2020

Small, ordinary habits often say more about a person’s personality than they realize, quietly shaping how others interpret their behavior in everyday situations. 1. How …

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8 Places With Stories Stranger Than Hollywood Could Invent

July 2, 2026July 2, 2020

Some real places have histories so unusual that the events tied to them feel more like film scripts than actual geography. 1. Hans Island Between …

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7 Times Canada Solved Problems in a Surprisingly Unique Way

July 2, 2026July 2, 2020

Canada often faces extreme geography, climate, and distance challenges, which has led to unusual and creative solutions that are not commonly seen in other countries. …

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8 Life Changing Objects That Were Invented Completely by Accident

July 2, 2026July 2, 2020

Some of the world’s most useful everyday products were not carefully planned innovations, but unexpected discoveries that happened while trying to create something entirely different. …

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7 Mega Projects That Cost Billions but Barely Got Used

July 2, 2026July 2, 2020

Across history, governments and organizations have invested enormous amounts of money into ambitious projects that were expected to reshape regions, only to see them underused, …

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8 Places on Earth That Scientists Still Can’t Fully Explain

July 2, 2026July 2, 2020

Even with satellites, drones, and modern technology, a few places around the world continue to puzzle scientists with strange features that still don’t have complete …

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8 Everyday Habits People Around the World Do Differently Without Realizing It

July 2, 2026July 2, 2020

Many of the actions people think of as “normal” are actually shaped by culture, geography, and history, which means everyday routines can look surprisingly different …

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7 Canadian Projects That Cost Millions but Were Never Really Used

July 1, 2026June 30, 2020

Across Canada’s history, several major projects were built with high expectations, only to be abandoned, underused, or quietly forgotten despite significant public investment. 1. Mirabel …

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8 Canadian Jobs That Almost Completely Disappeared

July 1, 2026June 30, 2020

Many jobs that once supported everyday life in Canada have nearly vanished, replaced by automation, modernization, or changes in how society functions. 1. Railway Telegraph …

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