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How to Make Ice Pops
Did you know that ice pops were invented by an 11-year-old boy? And it was an accident! He left a soda mixture out in the cold all night. It froze. In the morning, he licked … Read more
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What Popular Sports Are New to the Olympics?
Did you know that tug of war used to be an Olympic sport? It’s true. So did croquet, polo, and cricket. Some Olympic sports have changed over time. The Olympics may stop including a sport … Read more
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Paris Landmarks Highlighted in the Summer Olympics
The city of Paris, France, will host the Summer Olympics next month. This will be the third time the city has hosted the Olympics. The last time the Olympics came to Paris was a hundred … Read more
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Artificial Limbs
You might have seen people with wooden legs and metal hook-shaped hands in movies. These are early examples of prosthetics. A prosthesis replaces a body part. They are used by people who have lost a limb … Read more
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The Little Rock Nine
Three years after Brown v. Board many schools were still segregated (separated by race). One of those schools was Little Rock Central High School. The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) recruited … Read more
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A Tour of Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park
Do you know what a national park is? A national park is land set aside to be preserved [protected or kept as it is]. Some land is preserved because of its natural beauty, like Yosemite … Read more
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Better Buckle Up!
Have you ever flown on an airplane? Sometimes the flight can get a bit bumpy. And it can seem to come out of nowhere. This can be alarming, but a recent study shows that it … Read more
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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