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Can a Tesla Really Fly? The Truth About the Flying Tesla Car
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Can a Tesla Really Fly? The Truth About the Flying Tesla Car

Is Tesla really building a flying car? Discover Elon Musk’s plans for the rocket-powered Tesla Roadster and what the future of flying vehicles looks like in simple English.

A Visitor from Deep Space: 3I/ATLAS
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A Visitor from Deep Space: 3I/ATLAS

Is It Aliens? When scientists first found a new object in space called 3I/ATLAS, many people on the internet got very excited. They made videos and posts saying, “It’s aliens!” or “It’s a spaceship!” But scientists say it is not an alien ship. They have studied the object with special tools. These studies show that…

The Power of Saying “No”
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The Power of Saying “No”

Many people think being productive means doing more. But the real secret to being productive is saying no. If you don’t do something, you save time. For example, the fastest meeting is the one that doesn’t happen. Of course, sometimes we must go to meetings or do tasks, but we often say “yes” to things…

Which Animals Could Have Been on Noah’s Ark?
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Which Animals Could Have Been on Noah’s Ark?

People have always wondered which animals were on Noah’s Ark. The story from the Book of Genesis tells about a big flood and a man named Noah who built a boat to save his family and many animals. But the Bible does not tell us exactly which animals were there. It only says that Noah…

Have We Been Measuring Mountains the Wrong Way?
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Have We Been Measuring Mountains the Wrong Way?

A new way to measure how “grand” or impressive a mountain looks is changing how we see the world’s tallest peaks. It turns out that Mount Everest may not be the most impressive mountain after all. When Kai Xu was 19 years old, he visited Mount Tom in California. Standing at the bottom, he was…

How to Stop Your Cheese Sauce From Turning Clumpy
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How to Stop Your Cheese Sauce From Turning Clumpy

If you’ve ever tried making cheesy pasta and ended up with lumps instead of a silky sauce, you’re not alone. According to Rachel Roddy, Feast’s Italian correspondent, it’s “annoying but very common.” She explains that in traditional Italian cooking, cacio e pepe was not originally the creamy sauce we expect today. It was simply pasta…

The Secret Behind a Woman Who Lived 117 Years
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The Secret Behind a Woman Who Lived 117 Years

Maria Branyas Morera was the world’s oldest person when she died last year at the age of 117. Scientists studied her genes to understand why she lived such a long life. Before she died, Maria gave doctors samples of her blood, saliva, urine, and stool. Doctors wanted to learn about her body and health to…

How to Build Good Habits and Keep Them in the New Year
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How to Build Good Habits and Keep Them in the New Year

Good habits are very important if you want to be successful in life. They help you in school, in your job, and in your personal health. But creating new habits and keeping them can be difficult. Almost half of New Year’s resolutions fail because many people don’t know how habits really work. By understanding the…

How Many Mass Extinctions Have Shaped Life on Earth?
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How Many Mass Extinctions Have Shaped Life on Earth?

Extinction has been one of the most defining forces in Earth’s history. Over the past 500 million years, our planet has endured five major mass extinction events—periods when biodiversity collapsed on a global scale and ecosystems were reshaped forever. Each of these die-offs was triggered by different catastrophic forces, from volcanic upheavals to asteroid impacts…

Extreme Heat May Make People Age Faster
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Extreme Heat May Make People Age Faster

We know that very hot weather can feel uncomfortable, exhausting, and even dangerous. But new research shows that extreme heat may also speed up the aging process. Scientists say that spending too much time in high temperatures could increase the risk of diseases and other health problems linked to aging. Researchers at the University of…

Australian Sunscreens Failing to Deliver Promised Protection, Study Reveals
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Australian Sunscreens Failing to Deliver Promised Protection, Study Reveals

A number of Australia’s most trusted sunscreen brands, including Bondi Sands, Banana Boat, and even the Cancer Council, have been found to offer significantly less protection than advertised, according to a new investigation by consumer advocacy group Choice. The organisation commissioned an accredited laboratory to test 20 widely available sunscreens marketed as SPF 50 or…

Italy Bids Farewell to Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani
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Italy Bids Farewell to Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who revolutionized modern tailoring and became synonymous with understated elegance, has passed away at the age of 91. Although his name has long been associated with global glamour — from Hollywood red carpets to Milan’s runways — his final farewell will unfold in a markedly private setting, far from…

NASA Rover Finds Possible Evidence of Life on Mars
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NASA Rover Finds Possible Evidence of Life on Mars

Scientists have found unusual rocks on Mars that may show signs of past life. The rocks, discovered by NASA’s Perseverance Rover, are covered with small spots called “leopard spots” and “poppy seeds.” They are a type of mudstone, about 3.5 billion years old, found in an ancient riverbed. Experts think the spots contain minerals that…

102-Year-Old Man Becomes the Oldest Person to Climb Mount Fuji
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102-Year-Old Man Becomes the Oldest Person to Climb Mount Fuji

A Japanese man, Kokichi Akuzawa, has become the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji at the age of 102. With help from his daughter and friends, he reached the top of Japan’s tallest mountain, which is 3,776 meters high. Akuzawa is an experienced climber. He is the honorary chairman of the Gunma Mountaineering Club and…

Man Faces Jail for Sending 850 Turtles in Socks
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Man Faces Jail for Sending 850 Turtles in Socks

A man from China has admitted in a US court that he sent about 850 turtles to Hong Kong. The turtles were wrapped in socks and the boxes were wrongly marked as toys. Between August 2023 and November 2024, Wei Qiang Lin sent over 200 parcels with turtles. Most of them were eastern box turtles…

Nepal Lets Climbers Explore 97 Mountains for Free
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Nepal Lets Climbers Explore 97 Mountains for Free

Nepal will let people climb 97 mountains for free for the next two years. The goal is to bring more tourists to remote parts of the country. At the same time, the cost to climb Mount Everest will go up in September to $15,000. This is the first price rise in almost 10 years. Nepal…

Paris Opens the Seine River for Swimming After 100 Years
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Paris Opens the Seine River for Swimming After 100 Years

People in Paris and visitors can now swim in the Seine River again. The city has allowed swimming for the first time in more than 100 years. Around 1,000 people can swim every day in three special places along the river. It is free to use these spots until the end of August. Paris cleaned…