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This evening, Earth will get a visitor from space. An asteroid named 1999 KW4 will be flying by! The asteroid is nearly a mile wide, and is traveling with its own moon. It’s still over 3 million miles away though, so you’ll need a telescope to catch a glimpse as it passes by.
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40,000 years ago in Siberia, a giant wolf died. The massive wolf’s head, was recently discovered in incredibly well-preserved condition. Its skin and brain tissue, teeth, and fur are all intact, giving scientists an incredible opportunity to compare the Ice Age wolf with wolves living on Earth today.
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When computer hackers stole unreleased songs from the band Radiohead, they demanded $150,000 in ransom money. Radiohead was not giving in to that nonsense. Instead, they published the music to their Bandcamp page for everyone to access, and are donating all proceeds to the environmental group, Extinction Rebellion. Take that, hackers!
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Can you juggle? It’s World Juggling Day, so give it a try! Watch Zaniac Alex Zerbe, for juggling with a goofy twist. Ask around. You might know someone who would love to show off their hidden juggling talents. It’s an ancient skill; a painting of people juggling, was found on a 4000 year-old Egyptian tomb!
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Today, celebrate everyone’s not-so-secret power. It’s Smile Power Day! See how easy it is to make other people feel better, just by giving them a big smile! It’s also Nature Photography Day. Head outside with your camera or phone, and focus on a blade of grass, the moon, or that cheeky squirrel!
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A DJ in Florida is spinning more than records. He’s going around and around and around and around on a Ferris wheel! Jake “Paco” Navarro, is attempting to set a world record, by riding the Ferris wheel for 53 hours straight. Don’t worry, he gets a 5-minute bathroom break every hour!
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The island of Arranmore, located off the coast of Ireland, is looking for new residents. Its population has dropped to only 469 people, but the island recently got high-speed internet that rivals New York or London. They hope to entice people from the U.S. and Australia, who can work remotely, to relocate to tiny Arranmore.
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NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, has been sending back images from the planet Mars. One photo captured an unusual pattern in the sand dunes. It looks like the Starfleet logo from Star Trek! The shape is actually a dune cast, caused by lava and wind. It’s definitely not a sign left by fictional TV characters.
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Have you read all the Harry Potter books, by JK Rowling? Soon, 4 more bitesize stories will be available as eBooks! The digital downloads will take you on journeys through Potions and Herbology, Divination and Astronomy, Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts, and Care of Magical Creatures. Read more about it at Pottermore.com.
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It’s National Flip Flop Day, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe will give you a free sunshine smoothie, from 2-7 pm, if you wear flip flop sandals. Then flip off your flops, and take a bubble bath, for International Bath Day. Don’t forget to bring your rubber duckie, and some toys to play with!
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