An underwater photo shows a large coral reef that looks pale and damaged. The corals are turning white, a sign of coral bleaching. Some fish swim in the background, but the reef looks unhealthy compared to a colorful, thriving coral ecosystem.
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Scientists have discovered the largest coral ever recorded, and it’s in the southwest Pacific Ocean.

The mega coral measures 111 feet by 105 feet, and 18 feet... Read more

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Top Photo: Gukesh Dommaraju Photo credit: FIDE photo

Gukesh Dommaraju recently became the youngest-ever UNDISPUTED classical chess world champion—and he’s only 18 years old!... Read more

Records Facts: • Most concurrent records held: 181 • Largest drawing by an individual: 10,814.5 sq feet • Deepest concert underground 9,000 feet
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Have you ever wondered who has the largest collection of rubber ducks? Or who holds the record for the most magic tricks performed underwater in three minutes?

If you want to know facts like these, there are the Guinness World Records, the self-proclaimed ultimate authority on record-... Read more

 A collection of warm winter accessories, including colorful hats, gloves, scarves, and ear warmers. The items are cozy and made of wool and fleece, with patterns like plaid, stripes, and mixed colors, ready to keep someone warm in cold weather.
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The holidays are here! While many kids are looking forward to feasting and opening gifts with their family, a lot of them also understand that others aren’t so fortunate and may need some help.

Here in Arizona, did you know that 1 in 5 kids faces FOOD INSECURITY? That term... Read more

Facts: • Jerome was founded in 1876  • Bisbee was founded in 1877  • Copper Queen Mine closed in 1975
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Fall is here, and that means spooky season for some people. Fortunately for those with an interest in ghosts, Arizona has some noteworthy spots with reported sightings!

Jerome was once known as the “Wickedest Town in the West.” The mining town was founded in 1876 and was once the fourth... Read more

The image shows various segments of the fossil in different colors, including purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange, highlighting the distinct parts of the ancient creature’s anatomy.
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Fossil Facts

• Youti yuanshi age: 520 million years+

Location of discovery: China

Basal tetrapod age: 280 million years

Location of discovery: Namibia

What are fossils? Where do they come from and how are... Read more

Willie Mays Facts: • Number 24 • Career home runs: 660; Golden Gloves: 12; All-Star games: 24
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Willie Mays, one of the greatest and most beloved baseball players in the history of the game, died recently at 93 years old.

Mays was born in 1931, in Westfield, Alabama. Mays was a gifted athlete as a child, playing catch with his dad, who was a player in the Negro Leagues. By high... Read more

Press Type Facts: • Year type was lost: 1917  • Year first pieces recovered: 2014  • Number of pieces found: 151
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More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water, so it’s not surprising that there are many treasures lost to time in lakes, rivers and oceans.

One such treasure is the Doves Press typeface—and it has quite a curious history. T.J. Cobden-Sanderson and Emery Walker founded Doves Press in... Read more

Olympic Facts • Number of sports in 2024: 32 • Number of athletes: 10,000+ • Origin of Olympics: Greece • First modern Games: 1896
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The Summer Olympics are almost here, with the Olympic Games Paris 2024 set to kick off on July 26!

The Olympics will feature 32 sports, including everything from archery to wrestling. The organizers are adding one new high-energy competition to the schedule of events this year: breaking,... Read more

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