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The government shutdown in the U.S. did make one group happy: a bunch of elephant seals! While Drakes Beach in California was closed during January, elephant seals reclaimed the beach and visitor center’s area. There are now a dozen newborn pups, as well! The beaches will remain closed until April, when the seals leave.
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11 year-old Jonah Larson, is a master of crocheting. He taught himself to crochet at age 5, and now owns his own business, called Jonah’s Hands. He sells his work on Instagram, but he also sends money and goods to an Ethiopian orphanage, where he lived before he was adopted. He’s hooked on making people happy!
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Can you name all the elements? If you said no, you just named Nobelium, number 102 on the Periodic Table of the Elements! Today is National Periodic Table Day. The chart arranges all the chemical elements by atomic number, properties, and electrons into groups and rows that make sense. There are 118 known elements, for now!
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When you see your neighbors today, don’t just give them a nod. It’s Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day! Then go leaping and twirling down the sidewalk, because it’s Ballet Day! Take a break from dancing, to make a card for someone, since it’s also Send A Card To A Friend Day!
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If you noticed a few hundred birds of prey circling, you may have witnessed the largest falconry gathering on Earth. The King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival in Saudi Arabia, drew 1,723 birds! The 10 day event included races, hunting and training techniques, a photography competition, and even a beauty pageant for the best-looking bird!
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The Wild Life Sydney Zoo in Australia is holding a Valentine’s Day contest with a twist. The winner gets to name a venomous brown snake after their least favorite ex! Contestants give a 1 dollar donation, and an explanation of why their ex deserves to have the snake share their name. Aw, the poor snake!
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Recycling in Oregon has kept over 2 billion beverage containers, out of landfills last year. In 2017, they raised their deposit rate to 10 cents. As a result, 90% of the containers with deposits were recycled! Oregon breweries also use thicker glass, so their bottles can be returned directly to them for reuse. What a great success!
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Does your dog like to sleep by your feet? Confuse him, by getting slippers that look just like him! Cuddle Clones makes slippers that might even confuse, you! They work from a photo to create a fantastic likeness of your pet, but be patient. They take 8 weeks to make, and cost $199!
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It’s National Frozen Yogurt Day, and many yogurt shops are having buy one, get one free specials! TCBY and 16 Handles will give you a frozen yogurt completely free! It’s also Girls And Women In Sports Day. Female athletes might not get as much attention, but they’re just as amazing! Sports are great for everyone.
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A truck in Thailand caused chaos, when it overturned and spilled 80,000 cans of beer onto the street. Hundreds of people were taking the cans of Leo beer. Police say the people who took cans away will be charged with theft. Sometimes even adults make bad decisions, especially when alcohol is involved!
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