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Ashrita Furman likes to break records. In fact, over the years Furman has set or broken more than 79 records listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Two of his feats include race-walking the fastest mile while twirling a hula hoop and walking 81 miles with a milk bottle on top of his head. He has also held records for balancing 75 glasses on his chin and for going up and down Mt. Fuji in Japan on a pogo stick. Why? Mr. Furman feels these activities bring him inner peace

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In 2003 scientists sighted a new object in our solar system. This object, which scientists are calling Sedna, is far beyond Pluto and takes 10,500 years to orbit the sun. Sedna is very cold—minus 400 degrees Fahrenheit—and has a reddish color. It also appears to be shiny. Scientists believe this astronomical body is made up of ancient rock and ice. 

Is Sedna a planet? Not exactly. For now, scientists are calling it a planetoid.

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In 2003 scientists sighted a new object in our solar system. This object, which scientists are calling Sedna, is far beyond Pluto and takes 10,500 years to orbit the sun. Sedna is very cold—minus 400 degrees Fahrenheit—and has a reddish color. It also appears to be shiny. Scientists believe this astronomical body is made up of ancient rock and ice. 

Is Sedna a planet? Not exactly. For now, scientists are calling it a planetoid.

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You probably know that guide dogs are used to lead blind people. Did you know that a few blind people have guide horses? These are miniature horses trained much as guide dogs are. The small horses respond to more than 25 commands. They can see well in the dark. They are also trained to tap with a hoof on the door if they need to go out. One man has even taken his guide horse on an airplane!

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You probably know that guide dogs are used to lead blind people. Did you know that a few blind people have guide horses? These are miniature horses trained much as guide dogs are. The small horses respond to more than 25 commands. They can see well in the dark. They are also trained to tap with a hoof on the door if they need to go out. One man has even taken his guide horse on an airplane!

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Dictionary writers are always busy. That’s because the English language keeps changing. People stop using some words, and new words keep popping up. Where do new words come from? Many recent words are from technology. For example, snailmail came into use after people started using the much faster e-mail. Other new words come from books, television, movies, and fads. Do you know what a wannabe is? If not, you can look it up in a recently published dictionary.

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Dictionary writers are always busy. That’s because the English language keeps changing. People stop using some words, and new words keep popping up. Where do new words come from? Many recent words are from technology. For example, snailmail came into use after people started using the much faster e-mail. Other new words come from books, television, movies, and fads. Do you know what a wannabe is? If not, you can look it up in a recently published dictionary.

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Do you eat breakfast every day? Researchers have found that people who eat a balanced breakfast are likely to be healthier than those who don’t. One reason is that most people eat whole grains at breakfast, and these promote good health. Breakfast eaters also tend to have fewer weight problems than those who skip the meal. People who don’t eat breakfast usually eat too much later in the day. Often, these foods are not healthy and cause weight gain and other problems. So, be sure to eat breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day.

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Do you eat breakfast every day? Researchers have found that people who eat a balanced breakfast are likely to be healthier than those who don’t. One reason is that most people eat whole grains at breakfast, and these promote good health. Breakfast eaters also tend to have fewer weight problems than those who skip the meal. People who don’t eat breakfast usually eat too much later in the day. Often, these foods are not healthy and cause weight gain and other problems. So, be sure to eat breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day

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Once, shoes were made entirely by hand. The hardest step was connecting the upper part of a shoe to the innersole. A worker had to stretch the leather over a wooden form called a last. Jan Matzeliger changed all that in the 1880s. He invented a lasting machine to do this difficult work. Matzeliger’s machine meant that many more shoes could be made in a day than before and more people could afford them.

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Once, shoes were made entirely by hand. The hardest step was connecting the upper part of a shoe to the innersole. A worker had to stretch the leather over a wooden form called a last. Jan Matzeliger changed all that in the 1880s. He invented a lasting machine to do this difficult work. Matzeliger’s machine meant that many more shoes could be made in a day than before and more people could afford them.