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https://blog.dansgeekstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/a6f75bf4-58c5-4a91-8a47-5b978d305ff0-1024x683.png1024683Finally, a real blog post after being away due to health reasons. I have previously talked about how the Appalachian Mountains helped power the nation through coal, oil, and natural gas. This was covered in earlier blog posts about Pennsylvania and its role in helping fuel American industry and energy production. Recently, however, the Appalachian […]