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Names are important and have meanings. They help tell others who we are. Names also help us identify places and things. How we name places can tell others what we value and believe. Recently, we … Read more
The eastern Canadian provinces are far to the north of most US cities. So how could a lightning strike, sparks from a train’s brakes, or a discarded cigarette in Quebec or Ontario cause major problems … Read more
Are you waiting for a particular movie? Or the next season of a new TV show? You might have to wait a little bit longer than you thought. The writers and actors that make television … Read more
It was July 21, 2023. The game was tied. There was only time for one more play. Lionel Messi stepped up to take a free kick. It was his first game for Inter Miami CF. … Read more
Geoffrey Hinton spent most of his life working on computers. He developed a computer system that works the same way the human brain works. It helped to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI). He became one of … Read more
Summer goes quickly—don’t spend it sitting around. Now is the time to plan an overland adventure. In other words, take a hike! Hiking has many benefits. It’s good for your physical and mental health. Like … Read more
If you walk around downtown Denver, you will find something special on the wall of a firehouse on 19th Street. Look up and you will see a beautiful mural. On the left side of the … Read more
Over the winter, men’s soccer teams from around the world played in the Men’s World Cup. This summer, it will be the women’s turn. The 2023 Women’s World Cup will be played in New Zealand … Read more
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has not been to the moon since the final mission of the Apollo program 1972. They are planning on finally going back with a series of missions called … Read more
Imagine trying to sail across an ocean without a map or any navigational instruments to help guide your way. That’s how members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society make their ocean voyages. The group, which is … Read more
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