You may have heard the old phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Have you ever thought about where money actually comes from? A government agency called the US Mint is responsible for making all the nation’s coins. This year, the US Mint is preparing special designs to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.
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Have you heard people talking about an upcoming vote? There is not a presidential election until 2020. So, what is everyone talking about? Midterm elections. Midterm elections are elections that take place while the president … Read more
Will it snow tomorrow? Will school be canceled? Everyone wants to know about the weather. Good news! Weather predictions are only getting better. Weather predictions are getting better because tools are getting better. Weather forecasters … Read more
Can you imagine a storm the size of Texas? Hurricane Irma was that big! From September 6th through 9th, Hurricane Irma hit several islands in the Caribbean Sea. Many people on these islands were trapped. … Read more
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