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Hi, Russ. Are you AI?

Colette

I'm really glad you're asking this question, Colette! It's good practice to be curious about where information, like the news, is coming from. I am not AI. I am a real person! In fact, all of the writers at News-O-Matic are real people. You can learn about them by clicking the Author button in each article.

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! How do tadpoles grow? From,

Evelyn

Hi, Evelyn! Tadpoles hatch from eggs that frogs lay in water. At first, they breathe with gills and swim using their tails. As they grow, they develop legs, their lungs replace their gills, and their tails slowly disappear. Then they become young frogs! 🐸

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! I don't write to you a lot. I love polar bears, but I don't know much about them. Do you have any articles about polar bears?

Olivia

Hi, Olivia! Thanks for writing in the News Room! Polar bears are super COOL. There are articles on News-O-Matic about the animals. You can find them by typing "polar bear" into the Search. Have fun learning!

Russell Kahn

Can my drawing be in the News Room?

Jaden

I love getting drawings from readers like you! I get so many drawings a day that I can't show them all. The best way to get your drawings in the News Room is by sending pictures that are related to the most recent articles. I'll look out for your drawings!

Russell Kahn

This is fun.

Mia

I'm so glad you think News-O-Matic is fun! Which parts do you enjoy the most?

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. What do platypuses eat?

Jennifer

Hi, Jennifer! Platypuses eat insects, shrimp, small fish, and worms. They use their bills to search for food among rocks and fallen leaves underwater.

Russell Kahn

Hello, Russ. I am new to News-O-Matic, but I love it!

Keegan

Hello, Keegan! Welcome to News-O-Matic! I'm so glad you love it, and I hope you learn a lot from reading our stories!

Russell Kahn

Mr. Russ, how was your day? I have a question. Who invented sports?

Carter

My day was good. Thanks for asking, Carter! Many different people invented different sports. You can learn a little about the inventor of basketball and how the sport developed for women in the News-O-Matic article "Women’s Hoops: A Bold History." Check it out! 🏀

Russell Kahn

I love hamsters. Love,

Presley

Hamsters are pretty cool, Presley! Do you have any as a pet?

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! I just wanted to say, you guys should do an article on koalas! Thanks!

Hannah

Hi, Hannah! News-O-Matic has several articles about koalas! You can find them by typing that word into the Search. And I'll keep my eye out for more stories about the awesome animals! 🐨

Russell Kahn

How close are we to the Sun?

Violetta

The Earth is about 93 million miles (150 million km) away from Sun. However, that distance changes during the year. We are the closest to the Sun in January. We are the farthest away in July. 🌏 ☀️

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, thank you for writing articles. It is very kind of you.

Alexandra

Thank you for your message, Alexandra! I work hard with my team because we love helping readers like you learn!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. I'm so exited about all I can learn on News-O-Matic. I will definitely give it a 5 star rating. Bye!

Landynn

Hi, Landynn. I really appreciate your encouragement! Learning on News-O-Matic makes me excited as well! And I love that you love it! ⭐️

Russell Kahn

I am Elizabeth. Can you make more wacky stories? Sorry to interrupt!

Elizabeth

Thank you so much for your message, Elizabeth! I love hearing from readers about what they enjoy. There will definitely be more wacky stories in the future!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. What's up? I was just saying hi! Love,

Aaryahi

Hi, Aaryahi! I spent time learning and reading today! How about you?

Russell Kahn

Hi. What is new today?

Grant

Hi, Grant! You can read about a new, record-breaking roller coaster, a visit between presidents, ladies that inspired a new baseball league, and more! Check it out!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. I love reading book. And love your books.

Aysu

Hi, Aysu. I love reading books as well! And I'm very happy to hear that you love News-O-Matic!

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, I love this app so much. It makes me put a big smile on my face. Thank you for making it. It is so fun and interesting. Bye. 👍😇😍

Maggie

I'm so glad you love News-O-Matic, Maggie! I get a huge smile hearing that readers like you enjoy it. 😊

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. I have a question. How do you get the information for the articles?

Meir

Hey, Meir! News-O-Matic authors find information for the articles from researching reporting from around the world. The authors also talk with experts or people who experienced events first-hand.

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, what is your favorite color?

Shayda

Thanks for the question, Shayda! My favorite color is pale blue. That's because the Earth looks like that color from space. It's sometimes called the Pale Blue Dot! 🌎

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