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Have you ever wanted to own a pet other than a typical house pet such as a dog, cat, fish, or bird? An exotic pet might be the choice for you! Flying squirrels and sugar gliders are becoming popular exotic pets. Although they seem similar, a flying squirrel is a better pet. Their diet consists of a simple parrot food along with other fruits and veggies you may already have in your fridge. On the other hand, sugar gliders require a complicated and wellbalanced diet, including nectar and special proteins like bug mix or mice. While sugar gliders mark their territory with a musky smell, flying squirrels have no scent glands and don’t leave any odor. Flying squirrels are also a better choice since sugar gliders require constant attention, unlike squirrels who are more independent.

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Preparing for an exotic pet is unique. First, you must do research to find an exotic pet good for your home environment. Then, you must find someone who breeds and sells the pet you are interested in. Before you buy your pet, you will need to gather the supplies you need, and many will be ordered online since regular pet stores don’t carry exotic materials. Finally, before you bring your pet home, find a good supply of the unique food your new pet will require.

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When you make the choice to bring home an exotic pet, you must consider the pros and cons. Buying an exotic pet is fun and exciting, and you will be different than most of your friends and neighbors. When you choose an exotic pet, be prepared to pay more for veterinary care since fewer vets know how to take care of these pets. If you want an unusual pet, you must also make sure they are legal where you live. If they are not, your exotic pet could be confiscated from your home and taken to live in an approved shelter.

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The Magic Kingdom is the first built of four theme parks at Walt Disney World. It opened on October 1971, and the park features rides and shows related to major Disney characters and fairy tales. Symbols of The Magic Kingdom include Cinderella’s Castle, Main Street USA, and rides like the famous Space Mountain coaster.

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Beginning in 1964, Walt Disney started to buy millions of dollars worth of land in Florida. Then, on November 15, 1964, Walt arrived in Florida and told the world of his plans to build an even bigger and better amusement park than Disney Landit would be the most spectacular park in the world! When The Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, Mickey Mouse walked alongside the very first visitors to the park. Between 1971 and 1973, 2 million people visited Disney World. In 1982, Epcot was added to Disney World followed by Hollywood Studios (originally named Disney-MGM Studios) in 1989. The newest addition to Disney World is Animal Kingdom, a zoologically themed theme park opened in 1998. Now, new shows and attractions continue to open at all of the Disney World theme parks.

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Even though both Disney World and Disney Land were built by Walt Disney himself, they are not the same theme park. Built in 1971 in Orlando, Florida, The main park at Disney World, The Magic Kingdom, features a huge Cinderella Castle. Disney Land, on the other hand, was built in 1955 in California, and features Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. While Disney World has four different theme parks, Disney Land only has two. Even with their differences, they are both popular tourist destinations for children and adults!

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Tornados form when wind speeds at two different altitudes, or heights, are different, causing a horizontal, rotating column of air. A funnel cloud is created when the column of air gets caught in a large thunderstorm called a supercell. When it meets the supercell, the rotating column speeds up and the rain and hail in the thunderstorm cause the funnel to touch down.

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If you hear a tornado siren or see a tornado warning on the internet or news, there are steps you should take to avoid the tornado. If you are home, it is best to take cover in a basement with no windows. If you have no basement, get to the lowest floor in your home. Caught in a tornado outside? Experts say it is best to abandon your car and find a low-lying ditch where you can lay flat. Tornados are problems for everyone in their path, but being ready when they come can help keep you safe.

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The Fujita Scale is a common way to measure the strength of tornados. Although many people believe that the larger the tornado, the more destructive, that may not be the case. Scientists look at wind speed to determine the strength of of a tornado, but figuring out what the speed was can be tricky! Since it is dangerous to get inside of a tornado to measure wind speed, the Fujita scale was created in 1971 by Tetsuya Fujita to rate a tornado and give estimated wind speeds by looking at the amount of damage caused. There are six different rankings, ranging from an F-0 to the strongest, an F-5 tornado.

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Candy is often categorized into two different types: chocolate or sugary. Even though both have sugar in them, chocolate also includes the key ingredient, cocoa. Sugary candies like Skittles, Smarties, and Sweet Tarts are made by combining sugar and water with other flavors and colors. To make chocolate, cocoa beans are combined with other ingredients such as sugar and milk. While both candies are considered sweets, chocolate often has more fat than sugary candies. Both types of candy can have an effect on your body-chocolate contains small amounts of caffeine, and sugar might cause a “sugar” rush!

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