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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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Mark Rober was an engineer for NASA, so he was up for the challenge of creating a swimming pool filled with Jello. Since firm Jello is made with boiling water, which then needs to cool in the fridge, it was harder than you’d think. He succeeded, and doing belly flops and cannonballs looked amazing!
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It’s Rocky Road Day! Rocky road ice cream and fudge is made with marshmallows, nuts and chocolate. No rocks. Also, did you know June is Camping Month, and International Mud Month? Hike down a rocky road to go camping in the mud, to celebrate everything at once.
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During a 100 meter race in China, a surprise competitor nearly won. A stray dog decided to join in the fun, and entered the race, coming in second place! Locals say the dog’s been hanging around for 4 years. Apparently, he finally had enough of being a spectator, and wanted to show off his running skills!
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The 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee had so many champion spellers, they started to run out of challenging words. They finally had to award the trophy, and $50,000 each, to all 8 finalists! Rishik Gandhasri, Saketh Sundar, Erin Howard, Shruthika Padhy, Abhijay Kodali, Christopher Serrao, Sohum Sukhatankar, and Rohan Raja, are 12-14 years old, and awesome. A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Awesome.
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Did you know, some sunscreens can be harmful to coral reefs? It’s World Reef Day, and these important ecosystems are in trouble. Plastic pollution in the ocean, harmful chemicals from tourist’s sunblocks, or rising water temperatures of only 2-4 degrees Fahrenheit, can cause coral reefs to eventually die. Let’s all work to save the reefs!
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Where did I leave my shoes. Who cares! It’s Go Barefoot Day! Feel some lush grass, warm sand, or fuzzy carpet between your toes. Go to a forest and feel pine needles beneath your feet. You might even see a bear, for Black Bear Day! Bears always go bear-foot, haha!
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You’re such a nice person! I like that shirt you’re wearing. Today is Say Something Nice Day. Complimenting someone can really brighten their day. Try it and see! It’s also Pen Pal Day. Texting and e-mail are easy ways to write to people, but sending a hand-written letter in the mail is something special.
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