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Russian spacecraft brings ‘toxic’ odor, unknown droplets to International Space Station

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Russian spacecraft brings ‘toxic’ odor, unknown droplets to International Space Station

A Russian spacecraft delivering about six months’ worth of food and supplies to the International Space Station leaked a strange odor and droplets upon docking at the station — raising alarm among astronauts. The Progress 90 successfully docked to the ISS Poisk module on Saturday but when Roscosmos cosmonauts opened its hatch, the mysterious smell … Read more

Mysterious stench reported across regions of Finland, Russia

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Mysterious stench reported across regions of Finland, Russia

A mysterious smell resembling that of sulfur or burned rubber has been detected across Helsinki – as well as St. Petersburg, the Russian city closest to Finland’s capital. The strong, unpleasant odor was reported Sunday in an area covering at least 37 miles along Finland’s southern coastline, Reuters reported, citing Helsinki’s rescue department. “In Helsinki … Read more