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One of the most magnificent species of spiders are Peacock Spiders. Peacock Spiders can be found in various parts of eastern Australia. They are very difficult to spot because they are only five millimeters in length and live in forested areas. Peacock Spiders are a type of jumping spider, which means that they do not weave webs to catch their prey. Instead, they hunt and stalk their prey. Male Peacock Spiders are known for the bright, beautiful colors on their tail-flaps, which they use to impress females.

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On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti and left its capital city, Port-au-Prince, in ruins. The earthquake measured a 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale. This powerful earthquake left 230,000 people dead and caused more than 1,500,000 people to lose their homes. The earthquake caused so much destruction that it took many years to clean up and rebuild the city. Foreign countries, such as the United States, donated billions of dollars to help Haiti recover from this disaster.

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Robins build nests 2-3 times per year, which means that they are expert builders. First, they have to find a suitable place to build their nest. Next, they gather dried pieces of grass and small twigs. Because they can only fit a small amount in their beaks, they must make many trips to collect all of the materials for their nest. Then they build the nest from the inside out by pressing the pieces of dead grass and twigs into a cup shape. Finally, they reinforce the nest with soft mud and line it with dry grass.

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Sometimes children forget to put the lids on their markers, which causes their markers to dry out. This can be really frustrating, especially if the markers are brand new. Luckily, there are some simple solutions for getting these dried out markers to work again. One solution is to dip the tips of the markers into white vinegar for a few minutes and then let them sit overnight. Another thing to try is to dip the tips of the markers into water and paint with them. This will give your drawings a watercolor effect.

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The famous American ice skater, Tara Lipinski, was born on June 10, 1982. In 1990, she participated in her first major skating competition. Just four years later, Lipinski came to the national spotlight when she won the 1994 U. S. Olympic Festival competition. Lipinski surprised everyone in 1997 when she won both the U. S. Championship and the World Championship. Then, at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan, Lipinski won gold and became the youngest ever ladies' Olympic Figure Skating Champion.

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In Orlando, there is a major competition between Disney World and Universal Studios. Both attractions want you to spend your money by visiting them and both try to win you over with their exciting variety of theme parks and hotels. However, when making your decision about which one to visit, there are some differences you should keep in mind. For example, Universal Studios is more about the thrill and technology while Disney World is more about the story that the rides and the characters tell.

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Peru is the third largest country in South America. Peru is bordered by the Pacific Ocean , Chile, Brazile, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia. Peru has a variety of landscapes, including mountains, beaches, deserts, and rainforests. The world's second highest mountain range, the Andes, runs through Peru from north to south. The world's largest rainforest, the Amazon, covers nearly half of Peru. Most people in Peru live along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, which is where the capital city, Lima, is located.

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In America, the majority of children do not get the amount of exercise that they need each day. Many parents believe that this is due to distractions from the internet, computer games, video games, and cell phones. Instead of going outside to play with their friends, children are spending more and more time sitting in front of the television or computer. This lack of physical activity causes children to have weaker muscles and bones and to be a t risk for developing other health problems.

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Both white potatoes and sweet potatoes provide a great source of fiber and nutrients. However, when choosing which one to eat with your dinner, you may want to select the sweet potato. Even though white potatoes have an extra gram of protein and less sugar, sweet potatoes contain more fiber. On top of that, sweet potatoes contain 4,000% of your daily requirement for vitamin A, while white potatoes contain less than 1%. Sweet potatoes also have more vitamin C and fewer calories than white potatoes.

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Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. The top of Mt. Everest stands at 29,035 feet above sea level, which is approximately the height that many airplanes fly. Mt. Everest is located in Asia on the border of China and Nepal. The first person to successfully climb to the summit of Mt. Everest was Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953. Since then, thousands of men and women have attempted to climb to the summit of this gigantic mountain, but only a small percentage of them have made it to the top.

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