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June 3, 2024

Two Pandas Will Return to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Later This Year

After sitting empty for nearly seven months, the panda enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will soon be filled once more. As part of a new 10-year research agreement with China, two giant pandas will be arriving at the zoo by the end of 2024. Both pandas are relatively young—only 2 years old.

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June 3, 2024

Artists Build Ukraine’s Most Beautiful Landmarks With LEGO Bricks for Charity

LEGO bricks have long inspired architecture fans to recreate their favorite buildings from around the world.

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June 3, 2024

One Lucky Influencer Will Get Paid $100K To Swim in Pools in All 50 States This Summer

If you're looking for a summer job that is unique and unlike any other, you're in luck.

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June 2, 2024

Malawi’s First Female Chief Dedicates Her Career to Ending Child Marriage

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, every year, at least 12 million girls are married before they reach the age of 18. This is particularly worrisome in Malawi, where about 46% of girls will be married before they turn 18, with some as young as age 9 or 10 being forced to marry.

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May 30, 2024

16-Year-Old Wins Highest Prize of $75,000 in Prestigious Science Fair for Her Work on Biomedical Implants

When most people think of school science fairs, images of baking soda volcanoes and egg drops may fill their minds.

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May 30, 2024

Mexico City Taqueria Becomes First Taco Stand in the World to Earn a Michelin Star

Tacos may be the most popular thing about Mexico, known around the world.

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May 28, 2024

Tennessee Will Become First U.S. State to Supply Parents With Free Diapers

It costs the average American with insurance coverage around $2,854 to give birth. Without insurance, the cost skyrockets to $18,865. Labor is just the beginning of expenses that add up when raising a child. In fact, diapers are one of the biggest expenses for parents. For at least the first 24 months of a child's life, parents will spend around $80 a month to keep their bundles of joy happy and healthy.

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May 28, 2024

Genius 17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Person To Earn Doctorate From Arizona State University

A Chicago-area teen just made history as the youngest person to ever receive a doctorate degree from Arizona State University.

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May 27, 2024

94-Year-Old Grandmother Kept Meticulous Book Log for 80 Years

Do you keep a reading log? If not, you may want to consider creating one.

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May 27, 2024

Enjoy This Heartfelt Interaction Between a Southwest Airlines Employee and Traveler

Small acts of kindness often make a big impact. Sometimes, all it takes is a friendly smile or holding the door for a stranger to really brighten one's day. An uplifting interaction between customer Angie Batis and a Southwest Airlines employee named Krista exemplifies the sentiment, ‘A little bit of kindness goes a long way.

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