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60 Years Since Sputnik

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, blast-off! These words rang in the air sixty years ago on October 4, 1957, as the Soviet Union (known as Russia today) launched the world’s first artificial satellite. Hours later, as it began its orbit, the notorious beeping sounds began. These beeps were the satellite transmitting to Earth for the first time ever. The satellite’s name was Sputnik and its launch was an unpleasant surprise to the United States. It made it seem like the United States was far behind in the realm of technology and space exploration. The Space Race This...

A Mysterious Gathering of Whales

Imagine being on a whale watching tour, and the excitement of suddenly sighting a whale or two. Cameras click away… and if you are lucky, you just might catch a whale breaching as well! Humpback whales are majestic animals known for their long fins and uneven head. These whales are said to typically travel alone or in very small groups of three to four. Scientists would call a group of 10-20 as large. But, recently, a gathering of 200 whales off the coast of South Africa, have left scientists stumped for an explanation. Possible Reasons According to scientists, there are two possible theories...

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