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An elementary school in Maine is going the extra mile, to welcome a new student. Morie Belanger is deaf, so the whole school started learning sign language! They’ve learned the alphabet, and about 20 new words so far. Teachers put posters around the school, and are learning sign language in their spare time.
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Here, kitty-kitty-kitty. Come get a hug! It’s Hug Your Cat Day, so hold your head close, and listen to your furball’s rumbling purr. It’s also National Cheese Day. Be adventurous, and try some new varieties, like chocolate cheese! You could even look up a recipe, and try making your own cheese, like fresh mozzarella.
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The world’s largest gathering of tall people, took place last week in the Netherlands. To participate, man had to be at least 6 feet 2 inches tall, while women had to be 5 9. Research shows that Dutch men are the tallest in the world, so they easily broke the record, with 850 towering people.
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Students taking a surfing class in California, got a visit from some special guests. A pod of dolphins joined the group to show off their skills! The dolphins swam with the class for about half an hour, did some synchronized leaps, then went back out to sea. What a nice surprise!
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Today is Insect Repellent Awareness Day, and just in time for summer! There are lots of sprays that help keep mosquitoes away, as well as natural oils like citronella and lemongrass. Lavender can help keep fleas and ticks at bay. Marigolds are a beautiful insect deterrent. Waving mosquitoes towards someone else actually works best!
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Today is Chimborazo Day, celebrating the volcano in Ecuador that is the tallest peak in the world. Sort of. Mount Everest might be the highest above sea level, but Chimborazo is the furthest from the center of the Earth because our planet is an oblate spheroid: it bulges at the equator!
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Today is Chimborazo Day, celebrating the volcano in Ecuador that is the tallest peak in the world. Oh, did I already say that? That’s because it’s Repeat Day! That’s because it’s Repeat Day! You can really annoy everyone by repeating everything you say, or you can just do things you’ve done before.
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The Kawah Ijen Volcano, in Indonesia, has lava that you don’t see during the day. But at night, the lava glows blue! The mountain contains a lot of sulfur, which gives off an icy blue-violet color as it burns. The fumes are noxious, so it’s best to watch the burning flames from a distance!
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Yellow punching bags have started popping up around Manhattan, in New York City. The designers, called don’t take this the wrong way, put them up as an opportunity for both locals and visitors, to release their frustrations in a safe way. Instead of getting into an argument, just punch the bag a few times!
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Minnesota has a new program to help save the bees. The state will pay homeowners, to convert their yards into bee gardens. Planting bee-friendly plants like wildflowers, clover, and other native plants, could help save the endangered species. Plus, you’d have less grass to mow, making everybody happy!
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