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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. Throughout the day, it does not look as though the sun is moving across the sky. In ancient times, people believed that the sun was … Read more

Did you know that libraries have been around for thousands of years? Once people created written languages, they wanted a special place to store their writings. But there were few libraries that were open to … Read more

Aging is a natural part of life. As people get older, their bodies start to work differently. Sometimes their brains change too, and they do not remember things as well as they used to. Still, … Read more

Have you ever had to stay inside due to bad weather? Maybe it was a thunderstorm, or a blizzard, or extreme heat. Lately, another issue has forced people to stay indoors: air quality.   This summer, … Read more

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

Miami has a new soccer player in town. His name is Lionel Messi. Some say he is the greatest soccer player of all time. But it hasn’t always been easy for him.   Growing up in … Read more

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

Have you ever raced bikes with friends? Or played a game of tennis? Do you like to play sports in the summertime? If so, you’re not alone. Summer is a time for many big sporting … Read more