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We are not alone in the universe.

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The shortest and tallest players in the NBA once played for the same team.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

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Almost 75% of all UFO reports turn out to be a weather balloon, meteors, or the reflection from clouds and ice.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

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"The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive." said Donald Trump, former President of the United States.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

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Did you every wonder where we would be without chocolate fudge sundaes, chocolate milkshakes, and chewy chocolate bars? The discovery of the cocoa bean and the invention of chocolate as we know it today is a remarkable story.

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Forty five kilometres of white, soft sand and crystal clear blue ocean awaits you. Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia is a holiday paradise. There you will find endless sand, sun, and surf, as well as an exciting nightlife and amazement parks.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

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"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country," said John F. Kennedy. We each have a unique contribution we can make to our own communities. Joining a volunteer organisation is an excellent way to contribute.

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Australia is the best country in the world in which to live. Each year, thousands of immigrants come to Australia to begin a new and better life.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The ozone layer protects the Earth from nearly 90% of the sun's ultraviolet rays. In the 1970's, scientists discovered a hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica and since that time, the hole has gotten much worse. Exposure to ultraviolet rays has serious consequences for our health, but there are ways that we can help solve this problem.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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Have you ever thought to yourself, why is the school day so long? More students are speaking up about the benefits of shorter school days. These benefits surround student health, wellbeing, productivity and overall happiness.

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