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Black History
Following the death of George Floyd while pinned by police, protests have erupted across the United States over its treatment of the black community.
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The Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the United States.
Learn more about where you can go to stay informed, and about past epidemics. -
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Rosh Hashanah
It's almost Rosh Hashanah, one of the most important Jewish holidays
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Wildfires
The West Coast of the United States is currently suffering from severe wildfires
Learn more about wildfires, what causes them, and how they've affected people.
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This Day in History
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This Day in History
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit."
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Weather of the Day
On this date in 1938, a terrible hurricane hit Long Island and New England. Depending on…
Birthday of the Day
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Birthday of the Day
Although he is probably best remembered for his works of science fiction, he was also an…
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News of the World
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News of the World
The Democratic presidential nominee says it is wrong to replace Justice Ginsburg before…
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Stay up-to-date on what's been going on in the world.![Hurricanes]()
Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on Earth. Whether called typhoons in the western Pacific or cyclones in the Indian Ocean, damage and destruction result wherever they strike land.![Wildfires]()
Facts and figures about the worst forest fires in the U.S., including deaths and acres burned![Gulou, China]()
Find a list of the 50 most populous countries of the world with the population of each country. China has the largest population followed by India. Find out where the United States falls in this list.![Poptropica]()
Poptropica has a special place in a lot of people's memories. With our updated release, we thought we'd go on a nostalgia trip through some of the fans' favorite Poptropica islands.![3D Printers]()
We’ve researched the top things you should consider when purchasing a 3d printer, and have chosen the best 3d printers of 2020 based on your needs.
