When you want to chew on something but aren’t really that hungry, you get a snack. But what if you’re tired of the same old chips, popcorn, dried fruit, and whatnot? Then all you have to do is look outside your local supermarket. The world of snack foods is wide and wonderful — and sometimes …
If you’ve ever had a nasty fall, like off a chair, you know it hurts. Now try falling from somewhere a bit higher. Perhaps, say, 10,000 feet higher. Granted, if you did have such a fall, it probably wouldn’t hurt much. Most people don’t survive falls from such heights — yet there are the lucky …
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The ocean is a weird, scary place. Filled with bizarre, alien-like creatures, it’s no wonder strange things happen down there. Although scientists love spoiling a good mystery, the oceans are giving them a challenge. They’re right there, yet we know so little about them — despite how vitally important they are for all our survival. …
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Animal behavior can be varied and strange, but some things are given. Birds go tweet, grasshoppers jump, and sharks can smell blood from a mile away. But is all of that really true? Take that shark fact, for instance. Sharks have an amazing sense of smell — but you’d still have to be bleeding fairly …
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There are exactly 57 odd holidays to celebrate in the first week of June. What is the day you cannot wait for? June 1st- National Game Show Day The day to celebrate all timeless game shows, past and present. Wheel of Fortune followed by Jeopardy anyone? This is one of the most fun of the …
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Have you read The Living Things of The Great Barrier Reef: Part One? Visit the link if you haven’t because this is part two. Waves and currents move the rubble and sand around and shape it into the beautiful small islands known as Coral Cays. Some of the Coral Cays come and go over the …
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The Great Barrier Reef is located on the East Coast of Australia. It’s covered by the surf that rises out over the ocean. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef in the world. It’s called the most magical marine environment on earth, and is over 2,000 kilometers up the Australian coast. The Great Barrier …
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We can all picture a Christian church. There’s the tall steeple, the rows of pews, the altar, and a painting or crucifix hanging over it. Well, that’s the average church at least. But not every church falls into that stereotypical mold. Whether it’s because an architect wanted to create a “modern” church or the unusual …
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Summer is just around the corner (if it hasn’t already started). If you’re one of the lucky ones who gets a summer vacation, well, we’re jealous. But that also means that it’s a great time to travel. But perhaps you’re bored of the same old beaches, amusement parks, and museums. We’re here to help. We …
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There are many weird and wonderful forms of life on planet Earth. Unfortunately, a lot of them are about to drop dead. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently lists 41,415 species on its list of endangered animals. And today, May 19, is the Endangered Species Day. This day is all about spreading awareness …
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