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How Can Corn Affect the Weather?

If you live in the Midwest, you might have recently heard the term “corn sweat.” Some meteorologists used this term to explain why late summer humidity levels were so high and why it felt so … Read more

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Building the White House

On October 13, 1792, George Washington laid down a very important piece of brick. It was the first piece of brick in what would eventually be called the White House. Back then it was called … Read more