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  1. 2026 FIFA World Cup

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    Selection Process
    The three-nation hosting arrangement was formalized at the 68th FIFA Congress in 2018. The selection of North America as the collective host region was driven by infrastructure capacity, economic considerations, and FIFA's objective to expand the tournament's reach in markets with emerging football interest.[^1]
    Stadium Infrastructure

  2. Appalachian Mountains

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    The Appalachian Mountains are a major mountain range located in the eastern region of North America, spanning approximately 2,190 miles (3,520 kilometers) from Newfoundland in Canada to central Alabama in the United States.[^1] The range forms a natural boundary between the Atlantic coastal plains and the Mississippi River basin. Due to extensive erosion over geological time, the Appalachians are among the oldest and most …

  3. Chinese Mitten Crabs

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    The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is a species of freshwater crab native to the Yellow River basin in China. Named for the dense, fur-like setae covering its claws, which resemble mittens, the species has become widely distributed across Europe and North America since its accidental introduction in the early 20th century.[^1] The crab has achieved considerable ecological and economic significance due to its role as both a culinary delicacy and an invasive s…

  4. Chinese Mitten Crabs

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    Native Range and Expansion
    Originally confined to coastal regions of northern China and Korea, the species expanded its range dramatically following introduction to the Thames River in 1935, likely via ballast water in commercial vessels. From there, populations established throughout Northern Europe and subsequently reached North America.
    Invasive Species Status

  5. Clam

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    Distribution and Habitat
    Clams occupy diverse aquatic habitats ranging from shallow tidal zones to abyssal depths. Soft-sediment environments—mudflats, sand bars, and estuaries—represent their preferred habitat, as these substrates facilitate burrowing. The Mediterranean region, the North Atlantic, and the Pacific coasts of North America maintain the highest species diversity.
    Historical and Archaeological Significance