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In the Know

The Longest Day of the Year

Can you imagine being able to see the sun at night? That is what happens in some countries every summer. The sun never sets!  Throughout the year, days grow longer or get shorter. This is because Earth is tilted as … Read more

Bee covered in pollen.
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How do bees make honey?

When you observe a bee collecting nectar from a flower, you are watching the first step in the formation of honey. That’s right, honey begins with nectar (a sugary liquid produced by flowers)! A bee … Read more

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America Turns 250 in 2026!

It’s America’s semiquincentennial. That’s pronounced semi-kwin-sen-TEN-ee-uhl. It comes from the Latin words “semi” for half and “quincentennial” for five hundred. So, it means half of 500, or 250.  A group called America250 has many plans to celebrate this milestone. Let’s look at a few.  Photo Credit: gary718/Shutterstock America’s Time Capsule A time capsule will be buried during 4th of July celebrations here at Independence … Read more