by Global Sherpa | Oct 22, 2010 | Business, Foreign Policy, GS Features
It’s hard to resist getting caught up in the intriguing tale about China’s control over the all-important supply of rare earth elements (“REs”). It turns out that these tiny, mysterious substances are necessary to make everything from cell phones to guided missiles...
by Global Sherpa | Oct 18, 2010 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, GS Features, Oddly True
Despite recent events, China has somehow managed to maintain a fairly impressive air safety record, especially for a massive country growing at warp speed near or above 10 percent annually. This post began as an excuse to showcase an old, entertaining article by...
by Global Sherpa | Oct 6, 2010 | Brain Teasers, GS Features, Quiz, Sports, World Cup
Have fun taking the first GS quiz which commemorates the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before it gets any older (unless you’re Spanish)! The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers, and explanations appear at the end of the quiz. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN...
by Global Sherpa | Oct 1, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Countries, Germany, GS Features, Oddly True, Spain, Sports, World Cup
The 2010 World Cup just would not have been the same without the mesmerizing predictions of that silent psychic cephalopod, Paul the Octopus. GS takes a nostalgic look back at Paul’s run in anticipation of our upcoming World Cup-themed crossword puzzle and quiz. (GS...
