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What is the State of the Union Address?

According to the U.S. Constitution, the president “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” Today, the president… Read More

Gerald Ford – America’s First Unelected President

Gerald Ford, the 38th US president, was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on July 14, 1913. He was born Leslie Lynch King Jr, but his mother changed his name after divorcing his father and marrying Gerald R. Ford. Though four other… Read More

Pictures of Mars Show Hidden Figures

Over the years, images on the surface of Mars have revealed themselves through various photos taken of the red planet. Faces of bears, enormous claw marks, and floating spoons name just a few of the illusions spotted on Earth’s celestial… Read More

Why Mosquitos Like Some People More Than Others

You’ve probably heard the theories. Mosquitos bite people who are short on vitamin B. Maybe it’s because you just ate some cheese. Another notion is people with type O blood are incredibly yummy to the flying insect. There have been… Read More

Newly Found Diary Shows How Ancient Egyptians Built the Pyramids

The construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt has amazed and bewildered archaeologists for centuries. The enormous structure is made of 2.3 million weighty pieces of rock and limestone. The stones are far too heavy to be carried… Read More

A Closer Look at Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech

“I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” These were Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s opening words from his famous “I… Read More

Winter on Mars

Here on Earth, winter is different depending on where you live. Some areas see lots of snow and freezing temperatures. At the same time, other places experience much milder climates and less precipitation. Scientists study weather patterns on our planet… Read More

The Tale of the Christmas Tree

Just about everyone who celebrates Christmas these days have at least one beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The tree is such a prominent part of the holiday, there’s a song all about it – “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How… Read More

Hawaiian Volcano Erupts for the First Time in Nearly 40 Years

The November 27, 2022, eruption of Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano located on Hawaii’s Big Island, marks the first time since March 1984. Lava shot over 200 ft from top and continues to flow closer to one of… Read More

How Has the Bill of Rights Changed?

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are the founding documents of the United States. A good deal of work – and debate – went into each, and so the Bill of Rights we know today… Read More

Bill of Rights Day – 230 Years of Protecting Freedom

December 15 is Bill of Rights Day – a day to celebrate the rights that every American enjoys, from freedom of speech to the right to a fair trial. The U.S. Bill of Rights is made up of the first… Read More

To the Moon and Back: Artemis I Returns

The almost 26-day Artemis I mission ended on Sunday at 12:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The Orion space capsule splashed down gently in the Pacific Ocean off the west coast of Baja, California. The USS Portland, a San Antonio-class transport dock… Read More