Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Doubling the size of the U.S. provided more opportunities for poor families, but the territory needed to be explored and mapped first. Because of this, Jefferson hires Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead the expedition. They started in May 1804 from Missouri, traveling to find the origin. The goal was to find a water route […]

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 […]

Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II !

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Queen Elizabeth II ended  her 7 decade reign on the 8th of September 2022.  That occasion broke many people’s hearts in just minutes. She was born on the 21st of April 1926. She was 96 years old when she passed away.  Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest serving monarch. The Queen will ultimately be laid […]

The Most EVIL Plant

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They are nasty plants. The characteristics of Ibicella lutea, Proboscidea louisianica, and Proboscidea parviflora are understated by the common name Devil’s Claw. Both Devil’s Breath and Devil’s Snot are more acceptable names for them. These are large, unpleasant plants. Expect the plants to be at least a meter (3 feet) across if you reside in […]

A Guide to Sri Lanka Part 1 – Important places, main info

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Sri Lanka History Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The earliest human inhabitations date to about 38,000 years. Information about Sri Lanka can be found from ancient Chronicles like “Mahavansa”, “deepavansa”, Palivansa”, Rajavaliya” and Choolavansa”. The first ruler of Sri Lanka is King “Pandukabaya” and he was the ruler […]

Hidden Self-portrait Of Van Gogh Discovered Behind Earlier Painting

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A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh was discovered hidden behind one of his early paintings in The National Galleries of Scotland’s collection. Vincent Van Gogh is a Dutch painter considered one of the greatest and most influential Post-Impressionist artists of all time. The National Galleries of Scotland discovered the self-portrait of Van Gogh, […]

NASA Unveils James Webb Telescope’s First Images Of Unseen Universe

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On July 12, 2022, NASA released the long-waited first set of full-color images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)—the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built and launched into space. It marks a momentous day for science, beginning a new era in astronomy. As a recap, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was […]

It’s National Ice Cream Month!!!!

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July is National Ice Cream Month. Did you know that? I bet you didn’t! It means your task is to consume extra ice cream in July. The fun tradition was started by former US president Ronald Reagan, who issued Proclamation 5219 in honor of this “nutritious and wholesome food” way back in 1984! President Reagan loved sweet jelly […]

The Mystery Moth

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Have you ever considered moths to be cute? If not, the Venezuelan poodle moth, can completely change your mind. The Venezuelan poodle moth is a new species of moth that is still a mystery. Dr. Arthur Anker, a naturalist from Bishkek, Kyrgystan, discovered it in 2009. Dr. Arthur Anker took a snapshot of the Venezuelan […]

Let’s Celebrate International Minecraft Day!! (17th of May) with Fun Facts

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Hello everyone. As today is international Minecraft day, I hope to share some fun facts about Minecraft with you all. Minecraft captured many hearts of children and even teens all over the world. I used to play it from my pre- school times and I still play it. I hope most of you all are the […]

Meet Patron, The Bomb-Sniffing Jack Russell Terrier Hero in Ukraine

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Not all heroes wear capes. Some have furry coats, wagging tails, and floppy ears. Meet Patron, a 2-year-old Jack Russell terrier who has been saving lives in the war in Ukraine by discovering dangerous explosive devices. He was able to locate and help neutralize over 150 dangerous Russian bombs and landmines left by Russians since […]

Most Distant Star Ever Found by Hubble Space Telescope

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Another astonishing breakthrough for astronomy has happened. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted the farthest and one of the most ancient stars known in the galaxy. Astronomers nicknamed the detected star, Earendel, which was derived from the Old English word that means “morning star” or “rising light.” It was also named after a character whose […]

Dritëro Agolli

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Dritëro Agolli (13 October 1931 – 3 February 2017) was an Albanian poet, writer, and politician. He was the former president of the defunct Albanian League of Writers and Artists. Early life Dritëro Agolli was born in Devoll, Albania. He studied in Leningrad in the Soviet Union. Career Agolli wrote primarily poetry, but also short stories, essays, plays, and novels. He was […]

Black History Month

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Happy  Black History Month Guys! Black History Month is a celebration of great achievements by African Americans and their important role in U.S. history. It was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson who was a well known African American historian. It has always been celebrated in February. Here is a list of some great African […]