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The Vancouver Island Marmot is a kind of large rodent that lives high in the mountains of Vancouver Island in Canada. Climate change and logging have caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred of them left in the wild.

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I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all my chores are finished, I can go outside to play.

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Did you know that not all deserts are hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long winters when the temperatures can reach below freezing. cold deserts also get a great deal of snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.

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Spending too much time in the sun can lead to sunburn, dehydration, and even skin cancer. One way to prevent these problems is to make sure that you wear sunscreen whenever you are outside during the hottest part of the day, between 11 am. and 2 pm.

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The Space Needle was built in 1962 in Seattle, Washington for the World's Fair. It is 605 feet tall from the ground to the aircraft warning beacon at the very top. Visitors can ride an elevator to the observation deck at 520 feet. They can also dine in a revolving restaurant near the top.

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Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries. Thousands of people get sick with it every year. Malaria is spread by mosquitoes. One way people try to solve the problem is putting mosquito nets over their beds. If the insects cannot get the people, they cannot spread the disease.

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To make a yummy smoothie, first put milk in a blender. Then add your favorite frozen fruit. Turn your blender to its lowest setting and gradually increase the speed. Once everything is blended pour into your favorite cup and enjoy.

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Electricity does not flow through all kinds of materials. Materials that electricity can flow through are call conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. However, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.

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