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Glowing Gases
You might have seen these types of lighted signs hanging outside of businesses or on walls in your town. They are often called neon lights. They are named after one of the gases used to … Read more
Month: May 2025
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Mosquito-Proof Clothing
Mosquito bites aren’t just itchy and annoying. They can cause dangerous diseases. These diseases affect millions of people each year. Experts recommend wearing long clothing to protect yourself from mosquito bites, but some types of … Read more
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Fazlur Khan: The Father of Tubular Frame Design
Fazlur Khan was an Asian American engineer who designed skyscrapers. His ideas completely changed the way tall buildings are built. Khan was born in 1929 in what is now Bangladesh. He later moved to the … Read more
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Kansas Led the Way on Women’s Suffrage
Did you know that Kansans were trailblazers for women’s rights? The 19th Amendment finally recognized a woman’s right to vote in nationwide elections in 1920. But long before that, women could vote in Kansas! In … Read more