Category: Facts For Kids
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Who was Abraham Lincoln?
Almost 200 years ago there lived a small young boy in Kentucky, USA. He was born on on February 12, 1809. When he grew a little older he was extremely shy, but still there was one thing that set him apart from the other boys his age. He was so strong that he equaled adults in his strength. He…
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Home Is Where I Want to Go
This fish goes up the waterfalls, oceans and rivers in giant leaps. No matter how tough it is, this fish goes on and on. It wriggles and twists but neither the strong waterfall nor the heavy currents of the ocean are able to stop it. The name of this fish is Salmon. And do you…
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Our Special Continents
You probably know that our Earth is divided into seven continents. What that means is that our Earth is divided into seven large groups of land. These are Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, North America, Australia and Antarctica. Each continent spans many countries. Throughout one continent, the natives have a similar culture. All the continents are special and…
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I Can Control Remote Gadgets
I am not a magician, but I have the power to control electronic gadgets from a distance. I help you all the time. I am the reason you do not have to go close to the television to flip the channels. I am the reason you can switch on and off the air conditioning lying…
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Poems with our Names
Of course! Why not? All of us can make poems with our names. Do you want to see how? Kids love kinooze It gives information News, facts and stories Oodles of fun Open your computer and have a look Zippy easy to read Even interesting than any book. I told you. Take a poem and…
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Lady with the Lamp
Florence Nightingale is famously known as lady with the lamp. But why is she called so? Florence Nightingale was an Englishwoman who was born in 1820 in Italy to exceptionally rich parents. She was named after ‘Florence’. That is almost 200 years ago. In those times, only poor people did cleaning, caring and nursing chores.…
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Sails On The Mill Go Round And Round…
… All day long! Do you know what the windmill sails do by going round and round all day? Or how do they go around? Have you ever run into the wind carrying a paper fan on a stick? Notice how the fan starts whirring the faster you run? You can think of a windmill…
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The Greedy Little Piggy Bank
Alex was very excited because it was Christmas eve. He could not wait till tomorrow to open his gifts. He had been a good boy the whole year and was hoping Santa would reward him. Leaving milk and cookies next to the Christmas tree, he kept tossing and turning in his bed until he slept. Next morning, as the…
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Neither a Lady, Nor a Bug
But still this beetle is called a Ladybug !! Isn’t that weird? Do you know how ladybug got its name? It is a riveting story. This beetle is native of Europe. Once when pests began eating the crops of farmers in Europe, they prayed to Mother Mary. After a few days, they saw these colorful spotted…
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All The World’s A Stage
Do you know who wrote these famous lines? A very famous play writer in the 16th century in England. His name was William Shakespeare. He was born in the April of 1564 and lived till 52 years of age. His style of writing was very dramatic. In those times, people spoke in a very different manner. If you…
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Do I Have To Use Soap?
Every time you come back from school or play, your parents remind you to first wash you hands with “soap”. Every Time you visit your doctor he also asks you if you are sticking to the healthy habit of washing hands before eating food. You are watching your favorite cartoon and just in the middle…
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The Firefighters
Firefighters are always asking the question “Where is the Fire?” As soon as they get to know where the fire is their red fire trucks race through the streets towards the fire. Who are Firefighters? They are the real life heroes who put themselves in danger to save other people’s lives. Firefighters usually wear a fire-resistant jacket, …