January 11, 2026
Catalytic converters are automobile parts that make car emissions less poisonous. They are frequently stolen in part because they are made of precious metals that are efficient at converting gases. The car part typically has about 3 to 7 grams of platinum and a few grams of rhodium, an even more valuable metal.
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Stealing Beauty: 11 Notable Art Thefts
The Mona Lisa is encased in bulletproof glass, and the millions who view the painting each year do so from behind a large railing approximately six feet away. In spite of security precautions such as these, theft remains a very real concern for museums around the world. With that in mind,
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