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Winter Solstice Around the World

The winter solstice is shortest day, and longest night of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it happens on December 21 this year. All around the world, people have special festivals to celebrate the solstice.   … Read more

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Why Was Hurricane Hilary So Unusual?

In August, Tropical Storm Hilary moved across southern California, causing mudslides and devasting flooding. Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit this part of the United States since 1997. The first ever tropical storm … Read more

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The Natural Wonders of Uganda 

The Equator is a line around the Earth exactly halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole. The East African country of Uganda is one of only 13 countries that the Equator runs through. … Read more

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Hawaiian Floral Art 

Do you know what it means to wear a flower behind your left ear? What about behind your right ear? In Hawaii, wearing flowers is a very old and important tradition. It is a form … Read more