What an interesting question, Collin! Wisdom teeth start to grow under the gums in a person's mouth when they are around 7 to 10 years old. Those teeth form over years, and they finally start to push through the gums when a person is between 17 and 21 years old.

Hi, Neil! I am very much a real person. In fact, every writer at News-O-Matic is a real person. You can learn about them by clicking on the Author button in each article. And if you want to know even MORE you can type "Author Spotlight" into News-O-Matic's Search.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Kanye! I am so glad that you love News-O-Matic! We will keep working hard to bring you articles that are fun, weird, and good. Which stories are your favorite to read?

Hey, Caleb! Have you read the Wacky Week article from the other week? You could find some news about a dashing hippo there. It's called "Wacky Week: The Chase Is On!" Check it out! 🦛

Hey, Zoe! Humans need to drink water because it plays an important role in many body functions. Those include bringing nutrients to cells, getting rid of waste, protecting our joints and organs, and keeping our body temperature at a steady level. Water helps keep us feeling good and our bodies healthy!

Thanks for taking the time to write, Charleigh. I was born and raised in Manhattan, which is an area of New York City. I love the art and culture of the city. There are so many museums and wonderful music. I also like the parks in New York. If I am being honest, the city can get dirty and stinky sometimes, especially in the summer. So it is important to take breaks once in a while. But I do love New York!

That's a good question, Harmin. It depends what is going to the Moon! It takes light about 1 second to reach the Moon. When NASA sent astronauts to the Moon from 1969 to 1972, it took 3 or 4 days.

Yes! It is one of my favorite parts of being Editor at News-O-Matic. I am not able to answer every question. But I always enjoy learning what readers have to say!

Hi, Hana. I think it's great that you want to learn more about such an important event in world history. We have lots of articles about World War II here on News-O-Matic. Many of those articles have videos. There are a few stories that I'd recommend checking out. One is called "Raising the Flag: 80 Years Later." Another is called "D-Day: 80 Years Later." Last, take a look at "'We Need to Remember' | Japanese Internment Camps." Let me know if there are any other stories we should write!

Hi, Linden. Russ here! As the Editor-in-Chief, it's my job to manage each edition of News-O-Matic. That means picking the stories that we publish and planning ahead for the future. I meet with the team every day to talk about these big decisions. I write articles for News-O-Matic, too! ✍️

Thanks for the question, Angelia! Sleep is very important for our bodies and our brains. While we sleep, our bodies recover from the day and prepare for the next day. The brain processes memories and emotion while we snooze too. Sleeping also helps us heal and stay strong against sickness! Have a great summertime too! 😴

Hey, Ivy! You can find articles about Taylor Swift by typing her name into the Search. And if you're curious to read other articles, you can try typing in other topics. I enjoy some Taylor Swift songs! I hope you're having a great summer as well. 😁

Hey, Simona! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the "Keeping Pets Cool" article! I agree, it is very useful to know how to help our furry friends in the hot weather. Do you have any pets?

Hi, Catharine! We publish five articles every day! Hope you're having a great summer! 🌞

Hi, Alia! We've written about many different kinds of mammals on News-O-Matic! In fact, you'll likely see a few pop up in our ongoing "Animals: A-Z" series! We just published an article about gibbons on July 1! Are there any other mammals you'd like to learn more about? Try typing their names into the Search bar! 🦍🐋🦇

Hey there, Celine! We have lots of articles about basketball and the NBA! For example, the Oklahoma City Thunder recently won the 2025 NBA Finals. Ryan Cramer wrote about that on June 23 in the article "Thunder Win First NBA Title!" What are some of your favorite basketball stories to read? 🏀

Hi, Neil. News-O-Matic has tons of articles about soccer! Have you tried using the Search to find them? You can also read about some robot soccer athletes in the latest version of Numbers in the News. Check it out! ⚽️

I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed that article and that it might be helpful for your car ride, Stella! Thanks for sharing. Is there any particular game you're excited to try? I hope you have a fun ride! 🚗

Hi, Lisa. There are many articles about lions. You can type that word (or any other topic you're curious about) into News-O-Matic's Search. That will show you all of the articles about that topic. Are lions your favorite animal? I hope you have a good day too!

Cool question, Lucas! More than 800 bird species live in the United States! One of the most popular feathery fliers on that list is the bald eagle, which is a major symbol of the country. Other birds that fly across the U.S. include the American robin, the ruby-throated hummingbird, and the downy woodpecker! 🐦