On November 10, you might celebrate Forget Me Not Day, a day that encourages people to reach out to get in touch with friends and family. When you write notes to send to your friends, … Read more
UPDATE: Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President of the United States. More people voted in this election than any other in American … Read more
“It was like being inside a lit jack-o-lantern.” That’s how one person described the view in San Francisco on September 9th, 2020, as wildfires raged across California. Smoke particles filtering the Sun’s light caused the … Read more
Thrill-seekers are people who enjoy thrills and do well in stressful situations. They also have a sensation-seeking personality trait [a characteristic]. Psychologists can now administer a test and find out who has this trait. In … Read more
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Over 7 million Americans have gotten the disease. Most people with COVID-19 experience symptoms such as … Read more
Fall is often time for big parties and celebrations. This year, though, many people are practicing social distancing. Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. It’s a great time to go outdoors. A cache … Read more
At the beginning of 2020, the U.S. economy seemed to be doing well. There were not too many people without jobs, and people were buying goods and services. That meant that the economy was growing. … Read more
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are the two major candidates running for United States president. In some states, people have already begun to vote in person and by mail. What are some of the biggest … Read more
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at the age of 87. She spent her remarkable life working tirelessly for all people to be treated equally under the law. … Read more
When you hear the word concrete, what do you think of? Concrete is the most commonly used human-made material. It is used to build roads, bridges, and buildings. Félix Candela Outeriño used concrete to make … Read more
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