Hi, Allison. A man named Ariel Chahi has the Guinness World Record for growing the world's heaviest strawberry. It weighed weighed 10.19 oz (289 g). Chahi got that recognition on February 12, 2021. 🍓

News-O-Matic has a team of writers who make the articles. Every day we research the news — that means we talk to experts and search for the facts. Then we write about it! After that, someone else on the team looks over the article. They give ideas to make the article better. Then we finish writing with their suggestions in mind!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the News-O-Matic article "Minnesota Cities Go on Strike." I'm sure standing up for what you believe in can be scary at times. The people in Minnesota must care a lot about what they're protesting for.

Hey, Clayton! The International Trade Administration is a U.S. government group that tracks visitors to the country from other countries. It says New York is the state that receives the most visitors from outside of the United States. That's one way to measure how popular a state it!

Good news, Selina! I did write an article about the recent storm! It's called "Huge Winter Storm Blasts America." You should read it! ❄️

That's a cool idea, John! I'll keep it in mind for the future! We should have some articles about famous directors who made movies in the 80s. One moviemaker we covered was Tim Burton. He made popular films such as "Beetlejuice," "Batman," and a short film called "Frankenweenie!" You can read more about him in the article "Masters of Horror: Tim Burton." Do you have any other favorite movies or directors? 🍿

Hey, Grace! Thanks for your question! All of the articles here on News-O-Matic are written by the NOM team. However, you can always let us know about stories or topics you’d like us to cover. You can send me a message anytime in the News Room! ⌨️

I agree, Tiffany! Learning about Hari Budha Magar and his efforts to climb the Seven Summits was really cool! I hope you feel motivated to keep working hard even when you want to give up.

Sure thing, Hunter! There will certainly be more articles about art coming to News-O-Matic. Are there certain kinds of art or art topics that you're most interested in?

I sure do, Jackson! In fact, the NOM team loves writing about Harry Potter! Do you have a favorite book or character? 🪄

Hey, Scarlett! We've got a bunch of sports articles you might enjoy! One recent article is called "Senegal Celebrates Soccer Title." It's about a big soccer competition called the Africa Cup of Nations. Another article is "Soccer Star Signs Record Deal!" It's about American soccer player Trinity Rodman, who plays for the Washington Spirit. We'll also cover the winner of Super Bowl LX. That big football game is on February 8! What are some sports stories you'd like to read about? ⚽ 🏈

Great news, Zelda. News-O-Matic DOES have an article about Coraline! It's called "Old Movie, New Millions." Check it out!

Hi, Milena! I'm so excited you're here reading and learning on News-O-Matic!

Hi, Isla! That's a great question! Different animals have different strategies to stay warm during chilly weather. Take squirrels, for example. Those critters usually fatten up and spend more time in their dens during the winter. The fat helps keep them warm! If you want to learn about other animals, we have some articles that can help. Try typing "Cold Survival" or "Winter Survival" into the Search bar. You can learn about creatures like polar bears, narwhals, and wood frogs! 🐻‍❄️ 🐸 ❄️

Cold brew is a kind of coffee! It's made by letting coffee grounds steep in cold water for 12-24 hours. That's different from most coffee that is made by steeping coffee grounds in very hot water for a shorter amount of time.

Good question, Gracelyn! Check out my recent story, "Huge Winter Storm Blasts America." It gives the answer. (Hint: It's a place in New Mexico.) ❄️

Helllloooooo, Thomas! 😉 I have visited 43 of the 50 states in the United States. The ones I have not been to yet are Hawaii, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, and New Mexico. I am looking forward to visiting them all! 🇺🇸

Those are my two children! I have a boy and a girl. That's a photo of them on my desk. 😊

Thanks for sharing, Isabella! I will be sure to write more stories about art and music. Do you have a favorite kind of art or instrument? 🎸

Good question, Anthony! The writers at News-O-Matic, including me, meet every morning. We plan the day's stories as a team! That means I know a lot about the articles that you read! If I ever need help, I can always check in with the other writers! ✏️