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You see a circular web glowing in the sunlight. A golden orb weaving spider has woven another masterpiece. You accidentally walk through it. The strands break and feel sticky. For a horsefly, though, the web … Read more
 
    	 
		
					You see a circular web glowing in the sunlight. A golden orb weaving spider has woven another masterpiece. You accidentally walk through it. The strands break and feel sticky. For a horsefly, though, the web … Read more
 
		
					Some people have a job where they play sports! They can play in different countries. Some people have moved to the United States to play sports. Ezi Magbegor plays basketball. She is Australian. She played … Read more
 
		
					Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the largest cities in the world. The city is full of tall buildings and crowded streets. There are also quiet places. There is a shrine and … Read more
 
		
					Have you heard of tariffs? A tariff is a tax placed on goods from other countries. The US government collects tariff money when goods arrive in the country. Americans import trillions of dollars of goods … Read more
 
		
					To travel from England to Ireland, you can cross the Irish Sea. There is an island in the Irish Sea where people have lived for a very long time. This island is called the Isle … Read more
 
		
					Snake bites can be very dangerous. Tim Friede knows this all too well. The Wisconsin man was hospitalized after two cobra bites. But that did not keep him away from snakes. In fact, it had … Read more
 
		
					Not everyone can wiggle their ears, but everyone has ear muscles. These ears muscles flex when you are trying hard to listen. You don’t even have to think about it! When a dog hears a … Read more
 
		
					Imagine a huge island covered in ice and snow almost all year. This cool place is called Greenland! Not only is Greenland an island, it is also a nation. Much of Greenland is covered … Read more
 
		
					Fireworks! Parades! Red, white, and blue! What do these things make you think of? The United States of America’s birthday, of course! America has a very big birthday coming up—its 250th birthday, to be exact. … Read more
 
		
					Can you keep a toy hoop up? A toy hoop is a plastic ring that you twirl around your body. The motion of your body keeps the hoop up. It spins around your waist. Some … Read more
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