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Scientists have spotted the first ever interstellar asteroid. It is traveling through our solar system at 200,000 miles per hour, but it came from another solar system. The asteroid is a dark red rock shaped like a 400 meter cigar. That’s 15,748 inches long! It was first detected by a telescope in Hawaii so they named it the Hawaiian word for a messenger from afar arriving first, ‘Oumuamua.
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Do you think you could design a tool that would be useful in space? Students can use free 3D design software to create a new combination tool from two tools already being used on the International Space Station. The best design will be 3D printed in space! Look for the Two for the Crew Challenge on NASA.gov and submit your idea before December 19th! Maybe you’ll grow up to be an astronaut and get to use your own invention!
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Many birds migrate south for the winter. Late November is a good time to see lots of waterfowl like ducks and geese flying overhead in their distinctive V formation which helps them conserve energy. Check the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s BirdCast to see who is migrating near you.
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Do you think you’ve eaten Thanksgiving leftovers in every way possible yet? Think again! Salt & Straw ice creamery has flavors like Apple Cranberry Stuffing and Buttered Mashed Potatoes & Gravy to go with the Salted Caramel Thanksgiving Turkey. I think I need a triple scoop ice cream cone!
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