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Who Gets to Decide on the Names of Places?  

Minnesota is sometimes called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” There are actually more than 11,000 lakes in Minnesota. The name of one of those lakes, near Minneapolis, Minnesota, has caused disagreements.  Long before Europeans settled … Read more

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Echidnas Cool Off with Snot Bubbles

Mammals regulate the temperature of their bodies with moisture. When moisture evaporates and leaves the body, it cools the animal down. This can be lifesaving! It prevents mammals from overheating. Humans have sweat glands. Sweat … Read more

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Saturn is the King of Moons

A moon is an object in space. It orbits a host planet. Earth has one moon. Some planets do not have any moons. Others, like Saturn and Jupiter, have many moons. Saturn is the “moon … Read more

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What Does AI Mean for Jobs? 

There is a new type of job. It is called an AI Prompter. AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. AI is a type of machine that can learn. An AI Prompter writes prompts, or commands. These … Read more

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Be Water Safe This Summer

June brings warm weather. To stay cool, why not start summer with a splash? You can swim in a pool, float in a boat, or go to the beach. There are many ways to have … Read more