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King Tutankhamun (King Tut) was a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. He became pharaoh, or king, when he was nine years old. He is not famous for doing many things when he was king. He is … Read more

Thanksgiving is on its way. Many people celebrate Thanksgiving by eating turkey. But have you ever heard of people eating fish on Thanksgiving? If you have, you might know somebody from Guam. Guam is a … Read more

Today the community of Dillon, Colorado sits on the shore of a lake. People enjoy fishing, swimming, and sailing at the Dillon Reservoir. Before 1961, Dillon, Colorado was very different. There was no lake. It … Read more

The World Series is popular today. But in the fall of 1942, young men 18 and over were drafted to fight in World War II. Many baseball teams didn’t have enough members to play. What … Read more

October is Fire Prevention Month. It’s a great time to think about how we can stay safe from fires. But how did Fire Prevention Month start? President Calvin Coolidge started the first National Fire Prevention … Read more

Every year, the Cherokee people celebrate the Cherokee National Holiday. It is held in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on Labor Day Weekend. This holiday is a celebration of Cherokee history and culture. People from all over travel … Read more

They wear tall, wide-brimmed hats. They are experts at riding horses and using a lasso. Can you think of an image more American than the cowboy? Did you know that if it weren’t for Spanish … Read more

Does meeting a new person put your stomach in knots? Would you rather be alone than talk with a group of people? You are not alone. Many people are uncomfortable being the center of attention. … Read more

Every year as the summer ends, millions of students from around the U.S. prepare for the upcoming school year. Depending on where you live or the school you attend, you’re likely to begin school in … Read more

In 1986, Ellen Wille stood to speak at a meeting of FIFA. FIFA is the group that governs soccer for the entire world. No woman had ever spoken at a FIFA meeting before. The group … Read more