Asbestos: The magic mineral that was once Canada's gold

Seeded on Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:33 PM EDT (CBC)

Asbestos wasn't always a dirty word. It was once called the "magic mineral" and was touted as Canadian gold — a unique resource that was going to bring our country wealth and prosperity.

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Shock burns cable thief beyond recognition

Seeded on Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:28 PM EDT (IBN)

A thief in Germany was charred beyond recognition by a 10,000 volt electric shock when he tried to steal a live copper cable, authorities said on Monday. There are lessons in the sad tale about the dangers of electrical contact.

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