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humans vs. dinosaurs

When all we do is focus on our busy schedules, it can be quite hard to grasp how much everything changes around us. After all, the world is full of fascinating things that simply go unnoticed if we’re not willing to look. Well, luckily for us, there are plenty of people who make sure to document them so that we don't miss out.

Heres some practice with measuring real stuff: heights and distances in the classroom and school, small, everyday objects, and then adding and subtracting lengths, heights, and distances. The activities start with students measuring various and sundry small items in both inches and centimeters, mostly things of standard size: spaghetti, straws, paper clips, and the like. They also practice drawing lines to length. Students use these measurements to practice addition and subtraction with...

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The newly found planet for Proxima Centauri, our sun's nearest neighbor among the stars, is revealed as the closest possible abode for alien life.

This dinosaur had a 37-foot-long neck, a 30-foot-long tail and weighed 65 tons -- making it the most massive land animal whose size can be confidently calculated.

Sweet Potates are one of my very favorite fall/winter foods. We almost always have sweet potatoes in our kitchen from our favorite local produce farm because they are so versatile and can be used in stews and soups, mashed, souffled or fried, but roasted is one of my absolute favorite ways to cook them. Sweet potatoes also pair well with so many things, but are especially delicious as an accompaniment to grilled or roasted poultry or pork. The first time I made this dish, my husband who is...