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After the Titanic
On April 15, 1912, a ship called the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was the largest ship in the world. People believed it was unsinkable. The world was … Read more
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Where on Earth Are the Wettest and Driest Places in the World?
April is rainy season in the United States. Different places around the world have different rainy seasons. Let’s take a look at the rainiest place in the world. Then, let’s look at the driest. Mawsynram … Read more
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What Does It Take to Reach the Top?
Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. It is 8,850 meters (29,035 feet) above sea level. Reaching its majestic peak is the ultimate challenge for climbers. With the climb comes many dangers. Avalanches are … Read more
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Is Iceland the World’s Oldest Democracy?
We usually think of the United States as the oldest democracy in the world. But what if you learned that one country sent representatives to gather and make decisions over 1,000 years ago? The Althing … Read more
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A Day Lost: Changing Time Zones
What time is it? Well, that depends on where you are in the world! When it’s 6:00 a.m. in California, it’s 10:00 a.m. in New York. It would also be 3:00 p.m. in London and … Read more
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3-D Printing Basics
Have you ever seen a 3-D printer at work? It is amazing! It prints layer after layer, one on top of another. Before your eyes, a detailed 3-D object takes shape. 3-D stands for three-dimensional. … Read more
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13-Year-Old Becomes the First to Beat Tetris
A 13-year-old from Oklahoma became the first person ever to beat Tetris. The teen, Willis Gibson, is known online as Blue Scuti. Tetris is a puzzle video game that was first released in 1989. It … Read more
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Chinese New Year
Do you know that for some people, the new year begins on February 10? All over the world millions of people will celebrate Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year. … Read more
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Chemistry is Everywhere
What is chemistry? Is it a scientist in a lab coat? A flask with a colorful liquid in it? Yes. All of these things are chemistry. Chemists often work in a lab and use equipment … Read more
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What Was It Like to Have Martin Luther King, Jr., as a Father?
On MLK Day, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King is often remembered for his tireless work for racial equality. He should also be remembered as a father of four young … Read more