For a century, the U.S. Government-owned the largest helium reserve in the country, but the biggest exporters now are in Russia, Qatar and Tanzania. With this new discovery, Minnesota could be joining that list.

“A dream. It’s perfect”: Helium discovery in northern Minnesota may be biggest ever in North America::For a century, the U.S. Government-owned the largest helium reserve in the country, but the biggest exporters now are in Russia, Qatar and Tanzania. With this new discovery, Minnesota could be joining that list.

  • Dagwood222@lemm.eeEnglish
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    4 months ago

    [off topic]

    “The Guns Above” by Robyn Bennis. What if Napoleonic armies had an unlimited supply of helium? The author does a great job of describing 1800’s airships and their tactics.

    Fun book.