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Have you ever needed a really long extension cord? I E S Residential in Texas has got you covered. They just set the world record for longest chain of electrical extension cables, at 75,000 feet. That’s over 14 miles! With 16,000 more of those, they could reach the moon and plug in some Christmas lights!
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to erupt and has destroyed many homes, but it’s also making gemstones fall from the sky! Olivine minerals are normally embedded inside basalt. When lava shoots into the air, the green gems separate and fall to the ground as peridot crystals. Volcanoes are nature’s jewelers!
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Musician and DJ Moby will be selling his record collection tomorrow, on the Reverb website. Over 1000 LPs, including some of his own autographed recordings, will be available. Moby will donate all the money to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a group that encourages vegan diets. Buy great music and help animals!
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Kaylyn Marie got locked out of her house when a wooden rod used to hold the patio door closed, fell back into place. But she coaxed Sam, her 8 year-old golden retriever, to remove the rod so she could get back in! She was so happy, she promised him a swim in the pool and 10,000 treats!
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Over 2200 years ago, the Greek mathematician, Archimedes, discovered that an object’s volume could be measured by submerging it in water. He had this revelation while taking a bath, so we celebrate International Bath Day. Today is also National Pop Goes The Weasel Day. Learn the words, and find a jack-in-the-box to play along with you.
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There are a few people in the world who have a good excuse when their hair is a mess. They have Uncombable Hair Syndrome. The genetic condition affects about 100 people, making their hair stick out like Albert Einstein’s. The rest of you need to comb your hair, even if it is summer vacation!
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Domino’s doesn’t want your pizza to get bumped around while it’s being delivered. It might mess up the cheese! So the company started the Paving For Pizza initiative. They are paving roads and filling in potholes across the U S. You can nominate your city on their website, and help protect your pizza!
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A family in California has a heroic puppy. Nana Chaichanhda was asleep when their 8 month-old pit bull, Sasha, woke her family up, barking like crazy. Nana discovered the attached neighboring house was on fire. She ran back inside to get her 7 month-old daughter, and found Sasha already pulling her to safety by her diaper! Good doggie!
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Over the weekend, a boat full of whale watchers got lucky. The group had spotted a whale in the distance near Port Macquarie Australia. All of a sudden, the whale jumped out of the water right in front of them! It drenched everyone on board, but gave them the view of a lifetime!
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If you frequently have kitchen disasters, today is for you. It’s Kitchen Klutzes Of America Day! Burn your toast with pride! Maybe you’re better at gardening, and it’s National Weed Your Garden Day. Some weeds, like dandelions, are actually edible. If you rip your pants while weeding, rejoice! It’s National Sewing Machine Day.
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