Whiff of the World: Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France on October 18, 1886. It was designed by a French sculptor named Frederic Bartholdi. The statue depicts Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. She holds a tabula ansata in her left hand which has Roman numerals inscribed in it. JULY IV MDCCLXXVI: July 4, 1776. Weight […]

Lent: Week 3

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Hey everyone! It’s DancerGirl887, and it’s already the 3rd week of Lent! I am really excited to share all about this week, so here we go! I know this article won’t be published until Monday or something, but I’m writing this on Friday. If you are Catholic, you know that in Lent, we fast from […]

Celebrating St. Urho’s Day – March 16

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Hej Everyone, it’s Carly. March is an interesting month for me; I have spring break, which means I can research Nordic history and culture all week long. It is also my birthday on March 26 (I’m turning 14), and there is a holiday everyone is familiar with. St Patrick’s Day. Now, I will talk about […]

Lyndström, Minnesota – The Most Nordic City in the United States

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Ok. I am bored. So, here is a new article. This article shall be your Christmas gift! As some of you probably know, I am going to Minnesota in 6 months for my birthday (March 26, I’m turning 14!). Today, I am going to talk about the most Nordic city in the USA, the history […]

Moomin – A Nordic Kids’ Classic

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Have you ever heard of or seen Moomin? Most people do not recognize these hippo-like characters that appeared in comic books and movies, but these characters are a big deal in Finland and Sweden So, what is a Moomin in Finland? Moomin is a series of children’s books written in the 1940s by Tove Jansson. […]

Wojtek: The Bear That Fought The Nazis In World War II

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During World War II, countless brave soldiers and civilians fought for their countries and sacrificed their lives for the greater good.  But among these war heroes, would you believe me if I told you that not only humans but also animals played a vital role in the war effort? Yes, you read that right – […]

Meet Félicette, the First Cat in Space

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Since the very beginning of space exploration, humans have always been fascinated with the mysteries of space. We’ve always wanted to explore space and discover what lies beyond our planet. Thanks to years of tireless work by scientists, this dream finally became a reality when Yuri Gagarin completed a single orbit around Earth on April […]

Artemis I Moon Mission: Everything You Need To Know

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To all space enthusiasts here, I have amazing news for you! The dawn of a new era of moon exploration begins again, 50 years after the last Apollo mission. NASA’s Artemis program plans to take humankind’s next giant leap and return to the Moon. They are launching the first stage, Artemis 1, which is among […]

Types of Rocks Pt. 3: The Changed Ones

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The change of a caterpillar into a butterfly is called metamorphosis: meaning, to transform. A similar term- metamorphism – is used to describe the change of a rock into a new type of rock. Such change may be brought about by extreme heat or pressure. These are called metamorphic rocks. Based on their appearance and texture, metamorphic rocks […]