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TIL for 20 years, Argentina was one of the richest countries on Earth. They had the highest GDP per person in 1895 and were one of the top 10 wealthiest nations until 1920. But now, Argentina is in severe debt and is experiencing one of the worst economic crashes in modern times.

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