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Did you write all these stories?!!!

Isaac

I do not write all of the articles on News-O-Matic. In fact, there is a whole team of authors that works to bring the news to readers like you. That includes me, Ashley, Tyler, Hannah, Diana, and Megan. You can learn who wrote an article by clicking on the "Author" button.

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What does fertilizer mean?

Lucy

Fertilizer is a substance that helps plants grow. It can come from natural sources like animal poop or sources made by humans like ammonium nitrate. 🌱

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Why does rain fall from the sky? How do we even have rain???

Delgar

Rain starts with water on Earth's surface. The Sun warms the water, turning some of it into an invisible gas called water vapor. As the vapor rises and cools, it forms tiny water drops in clouds. When the drops grow big enough, gravity pulls them down as rain! 🌧️

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How long did it take for the Titanic to sink?

Witten

The Titanic took 2 hours and 40 minutes to sink. If you want to learn more about that event, check out the News-O-Matic article "A Timeline of the Titanic."

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Hey, Russ! I'm learning about NYC. Can you tell me some facts about NYC?

Lucy

Hey, Lucy! I would love to tell you facts about New York City! Did you know it is the most populated city in the United States? About 8.5 million people live there. Many of them use the subway system to get around. There are 472 stations in the city. The city was founded by the Dutch in the 1600s. It was called New Amsterdam then!

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Erica

Hi, Erica! I'm so glad you love News-O-Matic. Reading is a great way to learn!

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Hi, Russ. This is my first time on News-O-Matic.

Isaac

Hi, Isaac. Welcome to News-O-Matic! I'm glad you're here to learn with us!

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Hi, Russ. I love softball, and, in fact, I have a Halloween tournament in one week. I would love more softball stories. Love,

Josephine

Hi, Josephine. Softball is an awesome sport. I hope you have a fun time at your tournament! Good luck! I will keep an eye out for more stories about softball. 🥎

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Did you write all these stories??!

Mildie

Good question! There is a whole team of writers who create the articles at News-O-Matic. Our main team is me, Ashley, Tyler, Hannah, Diana, and Megan!

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Hi, Russ, I have a question. How do teeth get yellow? I know its because sugar makes them yellow, but what scientific reasons explain how your teeth get yellow?

Maddy

Hi, Maddy! Teeth can turn yellow for several reasons. Foods and drinks can leave stains on their surface. Bacteria in your mouth also feed on sugar and make acids that damage tooth enamel, the hard outer layer. As enamel wears away, the yellowish layer underneath becomes easier to see! 🦷

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I like the jellyfish in the air. It’s really cool. Tell me more about it.

Elle

The "space jellyfish" was interesting to learn about! It's pretty cool that a spacecraft caused that view in the sky. Did you read the News-O-Matic article "Rocket Science Shines!"? What are you curious about? 🚀🪼

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What's good, Russ. Can you tell me about Japan and why their trees are pink?

Kai

Good question, Kai! Japan is famous for its cherry blossom trees. Each spring, these trees bloom with pink or white flowers. Natural pigments give the petals their pink color. The blossoms usually last only a week or two. People across Japan celebrate by gathering under the flowering trees! 🌸

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Hi, Russ. Why are pumpkins orange?

Ananya

Hi, Ananya. Pumpkins get their orange color from a natural pigment called carotene. When pumpkins are young, they often look green because they contain chlorophyll, the same pigment that makes leaves green. As pumpkins ripen, the green color fades, revealing the orange carotene underneath. That's why many pumpkins turn orange! 🎃

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Hi, Russ. How are you today?

Mahmut

Hi, Mahmut. I'm doing well, thanks for asking. How are you?

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Hi, Russ. This is my first time on News-O-Matic.

Dash

Hi, Dash. Welcome to News-O-Matic! I'm glad you're here.

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Who is the top lead in score for WNBA?

Harlee

In 2026, A'ja Wilson has the most points per game. Her average is 26.2. Kelsey Mitchell has the most total points this season. She has scored 1,086 points. 🏀

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Can you tell me if Simone Biles has any tricks named after her?

Abbdre2035

Simone Biles has five gymnastics skills named after her! On the floor exercise, she has the Biles I and Biles II. There is also a Biles I and Biles II on the vault. And on the balance beam, a skill called "The Biles" is named after her.

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Hey, Russ. How do you get the facts?

Qinle

Hey, Qinle. Writers at News-O-Matic get the facts by listening to trusted sources online and speaking with experts! You can learn more about where the facts for each article came from by clicking on the "Sources" button.

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I would love to know more about how the U.K. picks the Tree of the Year.

Evelyn

Good question, Evelyn! Leaders at the Woodland Trust pick 10 trees. Then, the people of the United Kingdom vote to pick the winning tree for Tree of the Year. 🌲🌳

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Hey, Russ! Thank you so much for making this amazing app! I enjoy it.

Deetya

Hey, Deetya! Thank YOU so much for reading the articles and enjoying the app. I love to hear that readers like you appreciate it.

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