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Hi Russ! I know you'll never reply to this, but I wish you a awesome sauce Thanksgiving!! From Lily

Lily

Guess what, Lily? I saw your message and I am happy to reply! I also wish you an awesome sauce Thanksgiving! Hope you have an epic holiday. 🦃

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I am going to Chicago next week on Friday. And it's going to be my first time going on a plane. What is it like to be that high up over there?

Alec

Flying is a lot of fun! It is really cool to see the Earth far below the airplane. Look out the window and you may see Lake Michigan next to Chicago. Have a great trip, Alec! ✈️

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Hi, Russ! Thank you for making an article on dogs. I love dogs. I have 2 dogs and they are so cute. I had a great time reading the article and listening to the video. Can you please make more articles on dogs?

Charlie

Hi, Charlie. Thanks for letting me know how much you liked the News-O-Matic article "Dog Earns Big Award!" I'm so happy you had a good time reading it. I will definitely keep an eye out for more dog articles! 🐶

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Hi, Russ. I'm McKenna and I really liked the review. And I also like Cat in the Hat because he is so funny and he does all this fun stuff and also I really love this review.

McKenna

Hi, McKenna! I'm glad you enjoyed the review! I think Braedyn did an awesome job.

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Hi this is Olivia again and I think it is great that you like to answer the questions we ask.

Olivia

I love to answer questions from readers like you, Olivia. Keep those questions coming!

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Hello, Russ. I'm so excited for Thanksgiving! Some things I'm grateful for are food, my home, friends and family, school, and a car. I hope you have a good Thanksgiving!

Aubry

Hello, Aubry! Those are great things to be grateful for. It can be really good to think of what we have to be thankful for. I hope you have a good Thanksgiving too!

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How do geodes form?

Nikith

Geodes are rocks that contain sparkling crystals inside! They form when empty spaces develop in rocks, sometimes from bubbles in lava or other natural processes. Over thousands or millions of years, water carrying dissolved minerals flows into these spaces. The minerals slowly build up, forming sparkling crystals inside the rock!

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Did you know that some fossils of sharks can be found in Sherman, Texas? I found some today, and they are sooooo COOL!!!

Ireland

Wow, I didn't know that about Sherman, Texas! After hearing from you, though, I looked it up. Did you know that during the Cretaceous period (145 million years ago to 66 million years ago) northern Texas was covered by an inland ocean? It IS so cool that you found some shark fossils there! 🦈

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Hey Russ! Do you know who the richest person in the world is? How much money do they have?

Evelyn281

Yes, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world. He is worth nearly $1 trillion. That is a million dollars times a million! 💰💰💰

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Hi Russ do you like to answer kids letters?

Olivia

I love it, Olivia! Answering notes from readers is one of my favorite parts of working at News-O-Matic.

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Hi! Your News Room rocks!!!!!

Lucy

Hi! Thanks so much for these kind words, Lucy! I am so glad you enjoy the News Room. 😊

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When did the Chicago fire start?

Davriv

The Great Chicago Fire started on the evening of October 8, 1871, in Chicago, Illinois. It began in a barn owned by the O'Leary family, but nobody knows exactly what caused it. Strong winds and dry wooden buildings helped the flames spread. The fire burned for nearly three days!

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Hey, Russ. What is the definition of animosity?

Zelda

Hey, Zelda! Animosity means a strong feeling of dislike or anger toward someone. For example, two people who have argued for years might feel animosity toward each other. It's more than just being annoyed! Animosity can make it difficult for people to get along, but kindness and understanding can help.

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Hi, Russ. I was wondering, how many days do fireflies stay out in summer?

Lucy

Hi, Lucy. Fireflies usually light up summer nights for several weeks, but the exact timing depends on the species and where they live. Most adult fireflies live for only a few weeks. Different fireflies appear at different times, so you might see their flashing lights for much of the summer!

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Hey, Russ. Can you do an article on England?

Ruby

Hey, Ruby! News-O-Matic has many articles about England. You should check them out! I'll also look for more stories. What are you curious about?

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When is the next presidential election?

Clara

If you're asking about the United States, the next presidential election is scheduled for November 7, 2028. U.S. presidents serve four-year terms. The current president, Donald Trump, began his term in January 2025. This means his term will finish in January 2029, and U.S. citizens will need to pick the next president before then.

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What country is the coldest? What is the most hot? Why, Russ?

Dawson

Good question, Dawson. Russia is one of the coldest countries because much of it lies far north, where winters are long and freezing. Mali, in Africa, is one of the hottest countries because it lies near the equator and has large desert areas. Antarctica is even colder than Russia, but it's a continent, not a country!

Russell Kahn

Can you tell me a fact about rocks? I'm learning about it in class at social studies.

Milani

That is a cool topic to learn about! Did you know that some rocks are billions of years old? Rocks can tell us about Earth's history! Scientists study different layers of rock to learn what our planet looked like long ago. Some rocks even contain fossils, which are remains or traces of ancient plants and animals!

Russell Kahn

How did the Haudenosaunee Confederacy start?

Mat

Long ago, five Native American nations came together to form the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. According to Haudenosaunee tradition, a leader called the Peacemaker helped end fighting between the nations. They agreed to follow the Great Law of Peace and work together. Later, a sixth nation joined the Confederacy!

Russell Kahn

What is one the rarest birds to see in the world?

Allyanis

One of the world's rarest birds is the kakapo, a large, green parrot from New Zealand. Unlike most parrots, kakapos cannot fly! They sleep during the day and search for food at night. Only a few hundred remain, so conservationists work hard to protect these unusual birds!

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