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What Happens at Political Conventions?

Thousands of reporters, most TV networks and even social media influencers are covering them. They are political conventions and while they seem like big commercials for political parties, they serve a specific purpose. So, what … Read more

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Summer of the Cicadas

When cicadas emerge, they molt, or shed their nymph exoskeleton. This spring and summer, some parts of the United States will be overwhelmed with cicadas as two different broods emerge at the same time. A … Read more

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Create Your Own Fun Frozen Flavors

Did you know that ice pops were invented by an 11-year-old boy? In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson accidentally left a soda mixture out in the cold all night. It froze, and in the morning he … Read more

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Advances in Prosthetic Technology

You might have seen people with wooden peg legs or metal hook-shaped hands in movies. These are early examples of prosthetics that could have been used by anyone who had lost a hand or leg. … Read more

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Images of the Fight to Desegregate Schools

Click through the images below to learn more about school desegregation. Photo Credit: [top]Smith Collection/Gado/Archive Photos/Getty Images, [bottom] Everett Collection Historical/Alamy Stock Photo