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Where on Earth Is Tokyo?
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
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How Will Tariffs Impact American Consumers?
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
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Where on Earth Is the Isle of Man?
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
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Do Humans Have Ear Muscles?
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
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Greenland: The Land of Giant Glaciers
Imagine a huge island covered in ice and snow almost all year. This cool place is called Greenland! Not only is Greenland an island, it is also a nation. It was initially named Greenland in … Read more
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Celebrating 250 Years of America
Fireworks! Parades! Red, white, and blue! What do these things make you think of? The United States of America’s birthday, of course! America has a very big birthday coming up—its 250th birthday, to be exact. … Read more
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Robots Reveal the Secret to Toy Hooping Success
Can you spin a toy hoop? A toy hoop is a plastic ring that you twirl around your waist. Some people can even use their arms or legs. The motion of your body keeps the … Read more
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3 Places That Reveal Portugal’s Rich History
History is everywhere in Portugal! People have lived in the area that is now Portugal for thousands of years. But many historians trace the founding of the country to the 11th or 12th centuries. Let’s … Read more
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James Weldon Johnson: A True Renaissance Man
Have you ever heard of a “Renaissance man”? The term refers to a person who has talents in many different areas. James Weldon Johnson was the definition of a Renaissance man. He was a teacher, … Read more
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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