You see a complicated circular web that glows golden in the sunlight. A golden orb weaving spider has woven another masterpiece. You accidentally walk through it. The strands break and feel sticky. For a horsefly … Read more
On October 2, 2025, Redwood National Park will be 57 years old. Although 57 years is a long time, compared to the age of the coastal redwood trees the park is named for, that’s pretty … Read more
Sports are played in different countries around the world. Some people play sports professionally. This means it is their job to play the sport. Professional players might move countries to play their sport. Some players … Read more
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the most exciting cities in the world. More than 13 million people live in the city itself. Over 37 million people live in the larger Tokyo … Read more
Have you ever been kind to someone and noticed how happy it made them? How did it make you feel? The National Make a Difference Day is a special day that happens every year on … Read more
Every year millions of people around the world take part in an event called World Cleanup Day. This day is all about working together to tackle the global waste crisis. That means people in countries … Read more
Multiple rounds of tariffs may drive up prices for American consumers. A tariff is a tax placed on goods from other countries. The US government collects tariff money when goods arrive at a US port … Read more
To travel from England to Ireland, you can cross the Irish Sea. There is an island in the Irish Sea where people have lived for a very long time. This island is called the Isle … Read more
Can you wiggle your ears? About one in five people can. New research shows that even if you can’t, you have ear muscles that automatically kick into action when you are straining to hear sounds. … Read more
Snake bites kill up to 138,000 people per year, and they permanently disable even more. Tim Friede was almost one of those people. In fact, the Wisconsin man spent four days in a coma after … Read more
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