Author: Kinooze Learning
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I am a Frog but don’t look like one
What am I? If you look at a frog when it is a month old it looks very different. It is also called by a different name a tadpole or a polliwog. It takes a frog full one year to start looking like an actual frog. Why does a frog changes so much in the…
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Tornadoes hit Poland
A tornado is a violent rotating column of air that forms between a thunderstorm and the ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable of huge destruction with wind speeds of up to 300 mph. This speed gives them enough power to feed on large buildings, uproot trees and hurl vehicles hundreds of yards, whatever comes…
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Magical Colors of the Autumn
Have you heard about the Autumn Fairy? She dresses up in the red, yellow, green and golden colors of autumn, has white wings and has a magic wand that glows in the dark. But tell me, as autumn arrives, does she magically makes plant change colors or does she just enjoy the magic of plants changing colors on…
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Boxer Sushil to be India’s Flagbearer at Olympics Ceremony
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday announced that wrestler Sushil Kumar, a bronze medallist at the Beijing Games, will be the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent at the upcoming London Olympics. Boxers Vijender Singh, Sushil and ace shooter Abhinav Singh Bindra were the names being considered to do the honors. All three of them had…
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Solar Storm hits Earth
Sun was in a very different mood yesterday. Seemed like it was a bit angry. Yesterday, The Sun sent strong solar flares of energy into the atmosphere. A solar flare is a violent blast that takes place within the Sun, releasing huge energies. A solar storm arrived on Saturday morning and will last through Sunday.…
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Blade Runner in Olympics 2012
South African double amputee sprint runner, Oscar Pistorius was included in South Africa’s team for the London 2012 Olympic Games. His inclusion bridges the gap between able and disabled Athletes. His legs are made up of carbon-fiber blade which gives him no extra advantage over other runners. He also gets the name “Blade Runner” because of…
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Pop Pop Pop….Popcorn!!
Pop-pop-pop, Pop-pop-pop-pop-pop…….what else are we talking about but mouth melting, crunchy popcorn! They are the best movie buddies. Aren’t they? But have you ever wondered about the crackling sound they make when cooked? What happens is that each tiny golden bead of corn has an even tinier water droplet inside it. When we cook the…
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Sunita Williams – Return to Space
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is all set for her next space journey. Her spaceship is ready to blast-off on July 14, from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. She will be revisiting the International Space Station where she spent six months in 2006. Williams holds three records for women space travellers: longest spaceflight (195 days), most number…
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How are Fables different from Fairytales?
Are Fables and Fairytales different or are they same? Aren’t they both stories for kids? You are right they are both stories for kids but Fables are stories for grown ups as well. Here is the thing, A fable is a story, also passed down from generation to generation and it has a moral lesson to…
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Olympic Sport : Shooting
Olympic Shooting events are carried on with three types of firearms : Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun. In Rifle and Pistol events, competitors aim at a 10-ring target from a fixed distance which is either 10m or 25m or 50m. In different events, athletes are required to shoot from different positions – standing, kneeling or…
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Trouble over South China Sea
The South China Sea is a small part of the Pacific ocean, the largest water body on earth. This sea is surrounded by six states: China,Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei. All the six surrounding countries often dispute over what part of the sea and its islands should belong to whom. The area around these…
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Who is the Boss?
Hmm… we are not talking about mommy dearest ;) Take a guess at what we are talking about. Here is another clue. What is grey on outside and white on inside and wrinkly?? If you guessed brain, you are right!! Brain is the Boss of your body. It controls everthing that your body does. It…