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Hey, Russ. What is your team thinking of writing on News-O-Matic next???

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Hey, Isabella! We've got big events coming soon! We have lots of articles about the U.S. election and government planned. We'll also be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with plenty for you to read!

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Hi, Russ! What is the tallest building in the world? From,

Willa

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world, Willa. That skyscraper rises 2,716.5 feet (828 m)!

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Hi, Russ. I really liked your article about gray wolf pups. They're so cute! Do you have any similar articles? Thanks!

Cynthia

Thanks for your kind words, Cynthia! I'm glad you liked the article! We've got a few other similar stories you might enjoy reading. Try typing "wolf" into the search bar and see what PUPS up! 🐺

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Russ, what is your favorite candy?

Giovanni

I'm a big fan of chocolate, Giovanni! How about you? 🍫

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Is the Paris Olympics still going?

Josue

Hi, Josue! The Paris Summer Olympics ended on August 11. After that, the Paris Paralympic Games ended on September 8. Now, many athletes are looking ahead to the WINTER Olympics in February of 2026! 🎿

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I didn't watch the Paralympics. How many medals did USA get?

Jackson

The USA won 105 medals at the Paralympics. U.S. athletes won 36 gold, 42 silver, and 27 bronze medals. You should check out some of the Paralympic stories from 2024 on News-O-Matic!

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Hey Russ, are you an AI?

Najae

Nope! I am a real human, Najae. I promise!

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Hi! Are there any fossils found recently?

Kendall

Scientists are discovering new fossils all the time, Kendall! Did you hear about the new pterosaur species that was found in the country of Jordan? You can learn more about that ancient animal in our article "Soaring in the Dino Age!"

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Hi, Russ. What is the biggest fish in the sea?

Cody

Thanks for your question, Cody! The biggest fish in the water is the whale shark. Those sharks can grow up to 40 feet (12 meters) long! That's even longer than a bus!

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A pink house has pink stairs. A brown house has brown stairs. What does a greenhouse have?

Kiley

Ah! Very tricky, Kiley! I believe a greenhouse has green PLANTS! 🪴

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Hi, Russ. Have scientists learned how to clone things?

Kalliope

Hi, Kalliope! Yes, scientists have cloned living creatures! You can read about a very famous cloning story on News-O-Matic. Look up the article "Dolly the Clone: 25 Years Later!" 🐑

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Hi, Russ. I was wondering if you could post more Edgar Allan Poe facts! Thank you.

Beatriz

Hi, Beatriz! Edgar Allan Poe is a famous writer — I'm not surprised you want to know more about him. Did you know that he published his first book, Tamerlane, when he was only 18 years old? You can learn more about him in the News-O-Matic article "Edgar Allan Poe." Check it out!

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Hey, Russ! The population is saying that monkeypox is infecting Africa and now moving to America! Is this true?

Sims

It is true that there is a mpox outbreak in Africa right now. A few other places (including the USA) have discovered cases too. But there are very few cases in those area. You can learn how people around the world are working to help in our new article, "Mpox Vaccine Arrives in Congo."

Russell Kahn

Answer this riddle: What walks on 4 legs in the morning, 2 in the evening, and 3 at night? Hint, it has to do with age.

Katherine

I think I know this one! The answer is a human, who crawls as a baby, walks as an adult, and uses a cane in old age! Here's a riddle for you. What has a thumb and four fingers, but is not alive? The hint is that it has to do with something you wear!

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How many women won medals this Paralympics？

Rachel

Women won 593 medals at the 2024 Paralympics! Female athletes also competed on teams with both men and women and won medals! 🏅🏅🏅

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Hey, Russ. I just got in 5th grade! I used to get on News-O-Matic some time ago, now I’m coming back! See you soon. Sincerely,

Alexander (Alex)

Welcome back, Alexander! I'm glad you're here on News-O-Matic again. I hope you have the best year in 5th grade!

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I want to know about Martin Luther King Jr.

Laiyla

You've come to the right place! You can learn a lot about Martin Luther King Jr. on News-O-Matic. Try typing his name into the search. Happy learning!

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Hello, Russ. My name is Jasmine. What can I do to become a doctor?

Jasmine

Hello, Jasmine. The very first thing you can do to become a doctor is to learn! You especially want to know about subjects like anatomy (that will help you understand the human body). You can also read our interviews with doctors to learn about their jobs!

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