You might have seen these types of lighted signs hanging outside of stores in your town. These are neon lights. They are named after one of the gases used to give them their glow. Neon … Read more
Mosquito bites are itchy and annoying. They can also cause dangerous diseases. These diseases affect millions of people each year. Experts recommend wearing long clothing to protect yourself against mosquito bites. But mosquitoes can bite … Read more
Fazlur Khan was an Asian American engineer. He designed very tall buildings. His ideas changed the way people build skyscrapers. Khan was born on April 3, 1929. He was born in what is now Bangladesh. … Read more
Kansas is in a region called the Great Plains. It’s located roughly in the middle of the country. Kansas has many farms and ranches. Let’s explore some interesting things to see and do around the … Read more
Pope Francis was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. He died peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was 88 years old. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, … Read more
Scientists have reported an increase in earthquake activity at Mount Spurr. Mount Spurr is an active volcano [opening in Earth’s surface] in Alaska. Earthquakes are a warning sign of an eruption [outpouring of melted rock … Read more
Are you wondering what happened to these trees? No—they haven’t been painted. This is the rainbow eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus deglupta). The colorful stripes are natural. The rainbow eucalyptus is naturally found in New Guinea, Indonesia, … Read more
On St. Patrick’s Day, the world celebrates one of the most famous people in Irish history—St. Patrick! Many Americans eat corned beef and cabbage on this day. But did you know that corned beef and … Read more
Did you know that the names of places can change? New York City used to be called New Amsterdam. There’s a big city in Turkey that’s called Istanbul today. It used to be called Constantinople. … Read more
Did you know that Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star? She lived from 1905 to 1961. Her given name was Wong Liu Tsong, but she used Anna May Wong as her professional … Read more
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