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It’s so relaxing to swing in a hammock, enjoying some time outdoors. Bears must agree, because a woman in North Carolina found one lounging in a hammock in her back yard! It’s not the first time she’s spotted the black bear there. Even bears need to unwind sometimes!
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In the next few weeks, the Cincinnati Zoo will be introducing their baby red pandas to the public. The 2 cubs were born in June, to parents Lin and Kola. After being cooped up indoors all summer, they’ll be happy to explore their new outdoor habitat!
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A new kind of solar panel is making its debut in Australia. The cells are printed onto plastic sheets less than 1 millimeter thick, for less than $10 per square meter! The cheap and easy-to-install cells are being tested for 6 months, and will hopefully be available to everyone in a few years!
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A dog from Michigan has set a new world record for dock diving. The whippet, named Slingshot, took a running leap and landed in water 35 feet later! He was competing at the North American Diving Dogs Qualifier. He’s only 3 years old, so he might jump even further at the World Finals this winter!
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Today is National Wildlife Day. What animals are native to your area? Animals that seem normal to you might be exotic to people in other parts of the world! They might have to go to the zoo to see a squirrel. It’s also Macadamia Nut Day. Try one plain, or in a cookie!
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If you like horses and skateboarding, horseboarding might be for you. One person rides a wheeled board while another pulls them along an a horse. They race and jump on ramps, sailing up to 30 feet when they have enough momentum!
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The Basilica of Old Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, in New York, has new lambscapers. Yes you heard me correctly! 3 sheep, named Houston, Peach, and Spring, will graze on the grounds, keeping the lawns short. The bonus is that visitors get to see cute sheep roaming around!
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Cigarette butts are one of the biggest pollutants in the ocean. 5.5 trillion cigarettes are produced every year, and most contain plastic in the filters, meaning a butt can take 10 years to decompose. If you know someone who throws their butts on the ground, ask them to please put them in the trash after extinguishing them!
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Have you ever wanted to be a Count or Countess? The nation of Sealand will sell you a title for less than $250! Sealand isn’t much more than a platform in the North Sea, about 8 miles off the coast of Great Britain, but it’s an independent nation with it’s own currency!
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What do mouth guards and skyscrapers have in common? It’s National both of them day! Visit the tallest building in town today, and wear a mouth guard. It’s smart when you’re playing sports, if you don’t want your teeth to get smashed. It’s also fun to try to talk when you’re wearing one.
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