Hey, Lily! I'm so glad you love News-O-Matic and that you love to read! Here are some facts about Africa. The world's longest river is there! It's the Nile River, which is more than 4,100 miles (6,500 km) long. There are over 2,000 different languages spoken in Africa. Most of the world's diamonds and cocoa beans come from the continent! 💎🍫

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Hey, Kyshah. We can definitely write more about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi! Did you know that country has the largest population in the world?

Great question! Concrete is actually already hardening inside of the spinning drum of the truck! The trucks are mixing together all of the ingredients, and the process is starting. However, workers plan how long that will take, so they know they have plenty of time before they need to pour the concrete and let it fully harden outside.

I'm sorry to hear that you hate reading, Juliana! Reading can be so much fun and is an awesome way to learn new things. I love the book "Hope for the Flowers." You can learn about other books our team loves by typing "Books We Love" into the Search. You can also search for your favorite topics in News-O-Matic articles!

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I like cats too, Jude! Here's some facts about cat SWEAT! Cats sweat through their paw pads and noses. And they use other methods to keep cool. They might lick themselves or look for shade. 💦🐱

Hi, Alex! Thanks for sharing that idea with me — I think it's pretty cool. I'll look into the news about the 35th anniversary. As for a new game, I'm not sure! I guess we'll have to wait and see.

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Hi, Neil! Middle school can be a lot of fun — I'm excited for you! News-O-Matic actually has an article full of advice for students going into middle school. It's called "Kids’ Tips for Middle School." Check it out!

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Hey there! Here's a fact about Vietnam: it has the largest known cave in the world! That cave is called Son Doong Cave. It is in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Son Doong Cave stretches about 5.6 miles (9 km).

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Good question, Bea. The Met Gala occurs once a year. It happens each year on the first Monday of May.

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Hi, Kennedy! Donald Trump is the president of the United States. You can learn more about him in the News-O-Matic article "President #45: Donald Trump."

Hi, Josue. Hantaviruses are a kind of virus found in rodents, such as rats and mice. The viruses can spread to people and make them sick. However, health experts are working hard to track hantaviruses. They are making plans to keep people healthy. Right now, experts say that the risk of a larger outbreak is low. You can learn more about hantaviruses in the article "Cruise Ship Faces Virus Outbreak."

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