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Le Grand K is a platinum-iridium alloy cylinder, that’s represented the official definition of a kilogram since 18 89. That changed last week. A kilogram is now defined as the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in the unit J s, which is equal to kg m2 s -1 !
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Bee populations are declining around the world, so every beehive is important. In Sweden, some McDonald’s restaurants are planting flowers, and putting beehives on their rooftops! They even built a McHive. It’s a beehive that looks like a tiny McDonald’s, complete with outdoor seating and a drive-through; or should I say, fly-through!
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Today is Towel Day. A towel is just about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can carry. Read The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, by Douglas Adams, to find out why. You’ll also find out the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. Don’t forget your towel today!
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Today is Tap Dance Day! If you don’t have a pair of tap shoes, just stick thumbtacks in the soles of your shoes, so you can make a little noise when you shuffle-dig-step! It’s also Geek Pride Day. Be proud of your expertise on the things that interest you. Geeky-ness is great!
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The Thomas Health Hospital in New York is treated to an adorable annual parade. Every year, a duck builds her nest in one of the enclosed courtyards. When the ducklings hatch, and she’s ready to move them to the park, she taps on the glass, so employees can escort her family through the hospital!
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The 2019 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, introduced some new items to the world. There was a candy bar made with love, not sugar. There were smaller pack sizes, to keep snack portions healthier. But there were also new Gummy Bear and Sour Punch flavors. The Expo had over 2000 new products!
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Chad Morris and his family were on vacation in Tennessee, when someone tried to steal their car. It was a whole family of bears! 3 bear cubs climbed in the open windows, and ransacked the car. They must have realized they couldn’t drive, because they climbed back out to mama bear, who stood watching nearby.
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What would be a fun thing to do today? Travel to a new place? Have a scavenger hunt? Fill a cooler with food for a picnic? I think you should do it all, because it’s Road Trip Day, Scavenger Hunt Day, and Cooler Day! Your first thing to search for, can be cold drinks!
It’s Friday, but it’s also Don’t Fry Day. Make sure you use sunblock when you’re going to be spending time in the sun, so you don’t fry! It’s also Tiara Day, so become royalty for the day, and wear your fanciest tiara or crown. Plus, it’s Brother’s Day. Stop fighting, and hug your brother!
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You never know what will turn up in a storm drain. In Colorado, 10 ducklings were rescued from a drain by a fire crew. In Texas, officials found a 40 inch flat screen TV clogging a drain! They’re not sure if it was dumped, or swept in during a hurricane. Maybe the rats were watching movies!
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