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Alyssa Simpson, was watching her 9 year-old son’s soccer game in Woolgoolga Australia, when there was a bit of interference. A mob of 8 kangaroos jumped across the field! The third team quickly realized they were at the wrong match, and hopped away without trying to score.
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Scientists from the US and China, have developed a new kind of solar panel. It collects light from the sun to convert to electricity, like a regular solar panel. But it also beams excess heat back into space! The new panels will allow the infrared light to pass through, instead of trapping extra heat.
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When you think about ancient Egypt, you may think about pyramids and mummies. But archaeologists recently discovered 2500 year-old Egyptian tombs, containing sarcophagi filled with scarab beetle, snake, crocodile, and cat mummies! They also found a vault, which has been untouched for thousands of years. I wonder what treasures are sealed inside!
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Today’s not a day for just any old rodent. It’s Fancy Rat And Mouse Day. Many people keep fancy rats and mice as pets. If you have a mouse in your house, leave out a little top hat and bow tie so he can be fancy too!
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Playing with home-made slime is fun, and could even make you famous! A YouTube group called BomBom TV set a new world record, stretching 2 kg of home-made slime the longest distance in 30 seconds. The 8-person team stretched their slime over 45 feet! The individual record was also broken by Yocchi, whose slime stretched over 12 feet.
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The International Federation of Magic holds its World Championships of Magic every 3 years, and its latest grand champion was Eric Chien. He performed amazing tricks with a ribbon, cards, and coins, that you have to see to believe. You can watch the 6 minute act on YouTube, by looking up Eric Chien Magic Ribbon.
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Have you ever enjoyed a nice relaxing float on your back, in a pool or lake? Veterans in the US are finding relief from pain and post traumatic stress disorder, with flotation therapy. Warm salt water allows them to float easily, and lower blood pressure, pain, stress, and anxiety. It’s like deep, healing meditation.
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At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, 100 years ago, the armistice marking the end of World War One was signed. November 11th is Armistice Day, although the United States celebrates all armed forces members with Veterans Day, and the Commonwealth of Nations, France, and Belgium celebrate Remembrance Day.
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Try to say this: Rubber baby buggy bumpers. The sixth sick sheikh’s sixth sheep’s sick. It’s International Tongue Twister Day! Then give your worn-out tongue some ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry, for Sundae Day! It’s also Origami Day, so try your hand at the Japanese art of paper folding.
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Oh, the embarrassment. A cat in Luxembourg was chasing after a rat, but turned into a scaredy-cat when the rat decided to fight back. The rat turned around and caused the cat to jump in the air, turn, and run away. Chaud Alff recorded the whole encounter. Maybe they were just playing tag!
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