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Hi, Russ. What is bird flu?
Sirat
Bird flu is a kind of sickness. It can infect both wild birds and birds owned by humans, such as chickens. As wild birds travel, they can spread the disease through their spit, snot, and even poo. Health experts are always watching closely for new outbreaks.
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Hi, Russ. Why was North Carolina the first to declare independence?
Belinda
That's a very interesting question, Belinda! In 1819, a newspaper in North Carolina printed an article. It said that colonists in North Carolina were the first to declare independence from Britain on May 20, 1775. But many experts don't think this is true. They say that Rhode Island was the first colony to officially declare independence on May 4, 1776. It's the job of historians to study these kinds of history mysteries! π
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Hi! My name is Emerson. What day did the first astronauts go to the moon and walk on it?
Emerson
Hey there, Emerson! Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on Moon on July 21, 1969! They were part of a mission called Apollo 11. NASA hopes to send astronauts back to Moon someday! π
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Hi, Russ. News-O-Matic is my favorite place to learn about new things and events that are happening now or soon. ππ
Atticus
Hi, Atticus! I am so happy to hear that! News-O-Matic is ALL about learning and having fun. π Thank you for your kind words!
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Hi, Russ. My name is Evie (Eve), but are millipedes poisonous?
Evie
Millipedes do not bite or sting, Evie. And they are not venomous. However, some kinds of millipedes release fluids from their bodies that can irritate your skin. So, you shouldn't handle them with your bare hands. If you touch one, don't touch your eyes before washing your hands!
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π I love reading.
Layton
I love reading too! One topic I really enjoy reading about is space science. What do you like to read about?
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Hey, Russ. I am Macy. I have tried to write to you before, but you did not answer. I wanted to say, I love your news. Do you have a Macy's Parade?
Macy
Hey, Macy! I can see why you're interested in those articles! π Yes, News-O-Matic does have several articles about the parade. Finding them can be a little tricky. Try searching using the word "Macy."
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I read a book about sprinkles.
Evaline
Sounds like you saw News-O-Matic's recent article, "Make a Sprinkle Snack!" Did you try out the recipe? Did you like it?
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Can you add more stuff?
Amani
You got it, Amani! We publish brand new articles every weekday! βοΈ
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How old is the earth?
Kalena
Great question, Kalena! Scientists think our world has been around for more than 4.5 billion years! π
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Hi, Russ. Are you an AI or no?
Joyce
Nope! I'm a real person! In fact, ALL the writers on our team are human beings, too! If you want to learn more about us, I'd recommend checking out our "Author Spotlight" series here on News-O-Matic!
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How long does it take for a message to reach you Russ?
Anthony
The message comes to us right away, Anthony. But sometimes it takes us a little while to write back! I hope you will keep writing notes in the News Room.
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You inspired me to read! Now my mom and dad are so proud of me. THANK YOU!
Kyleigh
You inspire ME, Kyleigh! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful note. I am proud of you too! π₯Ή
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Who do you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
John
Hard to say, John! That big event won't be until February of 2025, so it's anybody's game! However, the Kansas City Chiefs won the last two Super Bowls, and they're still looking fierce this year! π
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How long until the Olympics?
Allyona
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics wrapped up in August. The Games won't be back until 2028 in the city of Los Angeles, California. But while we wait, the Summer Paralympics are happening right now in Paris, France, until September 8. There's also the WINTER Olympics to look out for. That event will happen in February of 2026. Italy will be the host! πΏβοΈ
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Hello! My name is Kay, and I want to know about the past.
Kay
You came to the right place, Kay! We have many articles about important events in history. Are there any countries or time periods you want to learn more about?
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Why canβt penguins fly?
Alanis
That's because of their wings, Alanis! The birds' wings are very stiff. They work more like flippers! Penguins use their wings to quickly swim through the water. Did you know that the fastest penguin species in the world is the gentoo penguin? It can swim at speeds of up to 22 miles per hour (35 kph)! π§
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I like all the things you teach me that I donβt know yet.
Alejandro
I am so happy to hear that! I love that I get to learn about new things all the time and share them with readers like you! What sorts of things are your favorite to learn about?
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Russ, I have tried typing a lot of messages and you have not replied to any of them. So, please reply to this one, please.
Jovie
Hi, Jovie. Thanks for writing in the News Room! So many readers write to me every day, so I can't respond to all of them. I do read them all, and I'm glad you wrote to me!
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What was the opera group that sells tickets for $11? What state do you live in? π€π©βπ€π¨βπ€π§βπ€
Leah
The opera group that is now selling $11 tickets is the Opera Philadelphia! You can read more about that in News-O-Matic's article, "An Opera for $11!" Are you a fan of the opera? I live in New York. πΆ
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