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Every October almost a million visitors arrive in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come to pilot hot-air balloons, ride in balloons, or just watch balloons soar through the air. This year, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta … Read more
Arches National Park has over 2,000 stone arches. These were molded naturally over millions of years. Underground, layers of sandstone formed on top of salt. As more stone formed, some was pushed up into a … Read more
Most people like ice cream. A recent survey found that 97 percent of Americans love or like ice cream! Favorite flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. What makes ice cream so good? The combination of … Read more
On August 26, 2026, a massive flood occurred on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Many villages were buried under mud and debris [waste or parts of material that are broken or left over]. Seventy … Read more
Can the paint on the outside of a house help keep the house cool in hot weather? Yes. Some types of paint have ingredients (materials used to make something) that reflect (to bounce back from … Read more
Dolly Parton was a legendary American figure. She became famous as a country music singer. She also found success as an actress and a businesswoman. She had a very generous spirit and used her success to help others. Dolly Parton was born in 1946 in … Read more
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