Maps and Making Maps

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The earliest maps did not portray the world as it was but instead reflected the beliefs of those who made them. As people learned more about the world around them, maps became more realistic. By the Age of Exploration in Europe, ocean explorers used map making, or cartography, extensively to chart unfamiliar shores. Today, advances […]

The Bajau Tribe: Meet The People With Superpowers To Stay Underwater Longer

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Anyone here who knows how to swim? If you do, I bet you’ve already tried holding your breath for as long as possible. Maybe even guess how deep you can go underwater. Generally, most people can hold their breath underwater for somewhere between 30 seconds and up to 2 minutes.  But did you know that […]

10 Most Expensive Pet Fish in the World – But Just 5 for You!

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Hi everyone! Do u like fish?I do! They’re amazing sometimes. My pet fish can even figure out the difference between a lego piece and their food! Today I’m gonna talk about the most expensive fish in the world. 1. Asian Arowana Price – $20,000 – $400,000 Asian Arowana is the most expensive fish in the […]

NASA’s Magellan Spacecraft Images Reveal Volcanic Activity On Venus

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Venus is the hottest and brightest planet on our planet, with a surface temperature of about 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Take note: this temperature is hot enough to melt lead. Imagine how hot that is! The planet is well-known for its crushing pressures, thick, toxic atmosphere filled with carbon dioxide, and yellowish sulfuric acid clouds. Not […]

Meet The First Women Pilots Throughout History

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Every March of the year, we celebrate National Women’s Month, highlighting women’s achievements and contributions to society, history, and culture.  In honor and recognition of this event, we share a few stories of the first women in aviation—who risked everything to fly when opportunities for women were harshly limited.   Here are five groundbreaking female pilots […]

St. Patrick’s Day: History and Traditions

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On March 17th of every year, people across the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the feast day Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick.  There’s nothing quite like this holiday, with people wearing green and parades on every corner. People also often look for four-leaf clovers for good luck, dress as leprechauns with gold pots, and drink […]

Stubbs The Cat: Honorary Mayor For An Alaskan Town For 20 Years

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Having a mayor in a city or town is important because the person will be the chief executive officer responsible for the town’s general welfare, including the residents and the town’s goals. This includes enforcing all ordinances concerning the city’s governance and implementing its programs, projects, services, and activities. And without one, a place won’t […]

What Causes The Northern Lights?

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An aurora, also known as the polar lights, is a stunning natural light show in the Earth’s sky. With its vibrant patterns of glowing, colorful lights that appear as flickers, rays, spirals, or curtains, it’s definitely one of the most breathtaking displays in the night sky.  And if you’ve already seen an aurora in person […]

My Minecraft Story book 2 part 5

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When they started pumpkin pastures, Steve went straight to the village. He was petrified when he saw what had happened to the village. He was with Hal. Hal exclaimed “Steve! I just remembered there is a way to stop the orb from completely taking over you! You just need to find the remnant of redemption.” […]

My Minecraft Story – Book 2 Part 1

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When Steve got to Minecraft dungeons, Steve had to watch the intro plot. He skipped it. When Steve made it to camp Alex asked “Ready?”. Steve said “It’s nighttime where are  the beds?!” Alex laughed “There are no beds in this game!” Steve then saw the gift wrapper and ran up to it and  attempted […]

Haikouichthys: The First Known Fish That Lived On Earth

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We think that life began on Earth at least 3.5 to 4 billion years ago. This is because the oldest evidence of life form recorded is a 3.49-billion-year-old microscopic fossil. The remains of the Stromatolites or microbial reefs created by cyanobacteria were found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This oldest fossil ever discovered […]

A Cool Book To Read… #1 For Me: “The Lost World”

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You should read a great science fiction and novel by the famous creator of Sherlock Holmes – Arthur Conon Doyle. It was published in 1812. Here is a summary of it. Disaster happens when real living dinosaurs are discovered. We learn about the adventures of Prof. Challenger,  Edward Malone,  Sir J. Roxton, and Prof. Summerley. […]

Why Does The Moon Look Close Some Nights And Far Away On Other Nights?

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If you’ve ever gone outside to gaze at the night sky, you might’ve already noticed that the Moon looks so close and huge on some nights. But on other nights, it seems far away and is back to looking like its usual size. Such a mysterious sight, right? So how does this happen? Here’s the […]