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“Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned on the fasten seatbelts sign. Please take your seats. We are experiencing some turbulence.” Hearing this on your flight might be alarming, but a recent study shows that … Read more
The wreck of the Titanic is one of the worst disasters at sea in history. It was the largest ocean liner ever made. It had state of the art watertight compartments with remotely-operated doors. It … Read more
It is April and most of the United States braces for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, in the Central American nation of Costa Rica, April is actually the driest month of the year. It shows that the … Read more
On April 8, 2024 many North Americans experienced a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon—a total solar eclipse. A total eclipse is a rare event—they happen in the same location about once every 375 years. The Sun’s activity and … Read more
This July and August, the Olympic Games will be in Paris, France. Usually, the opening ceremony for the Olympics takes place in a stadium. This year, it will take place on the Seine River. Spectators … Read more
The world’s oceans are in trouble. Millions of tons of plastic pollution enter the oceans each year. Winds and currents concentrate most of this trash into “garbage patches” such as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch … Read more
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