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Stories related to our global water supply.

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How Water Gets Polluted

By: Audrey Leonen, Journalist
Water pollution is a big problem that affects our planet's ecosystems and the health of millions of people. When contaminants enter our waterways, they can cause serious harm to aquatic life, plants, and humans.
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The Truth Behind The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, has fascinated people around the world for many years. Located in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, it is an area where ships and airplanes...

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The Billion Oyster Project

By: Kaleb Fuard, Journalist
The Billion Oyster Project is a project that is trying to help the New York Harbor. They are revitalizing oyster reefs in New York Harbor. Oyster reefs are great because they can prevent flooding and they provide homes for many different species.
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History Of The Washing Machine

By: Sarbagya Adhikari, Journalist
The first versions of the modern washing machine first appeared in the 19th century. The portable mechanism was rather simple, consisting of a tub base, paddles or rods, and a handle that twisted the rods.
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The Mariana Trench

By: Hamza Naeem, Journalist
In the Pacific Ocean, somewhere between Guam and the Philippines, lies the Marianas Trench, also known as Challenger Deep. Because of its extreme depth, the Mariana Trench is clocked in perpetual darkness and the temperature is just a few degrees above freezing.
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The History Of Kool-Aid

By: Fares Musa, Journalist
Kool-Aid is owned by a father company, Heinz, which also sells Heinz Ketchup and other products like the company's own mustard, and other food-based items you can find at your local grocery store. Henry J. Heinz (the founder of Heinz Co) was born on October 11th, 1844 and died on may 14th, 1919 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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How Singapore is Fixing Their Water Problem

By: George Chami, Journalist
Singapore has been using around 430 million gallons of water per day. That could double in the next decade.
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Worlds Fastest Boats

Worlds Fastest Boats

By: Seth Heironimus, Journalist

People always talk about fast cars but no one talks about fast boats, so here are the 3 fastest boats in the world. The Spirit of Australia The spirit of Australia is the fastest boat ever created reaching...

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Price of Water Skyrockets in Coalinga CA

By: George Chami, Journalist
This intensifying drought only grows more and more as water becomes more scarce in California as they soon will have no money left to pay for the water. Peoples water bills in these areas have increased over a 1000%.
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How Risky is it to Drink Rain?

By: Taha Rabah, Journalist
A lot of people use and collect rainwater to conserve their resources, but is it really the best idea?
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P&G Water Purifier Packet

P&G Water Purifier Packet

By: Lucas Nguyen, Journalist

Clean drinking water is very important for humanity's survival on our home we call Earth. But according to the UN, "1/6 people don't have clean drinking water" and have to drink dirty water which is...

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Climate Change: Geoengineering a cleaner and safer environment

Climate Change: Geoengineering a cleaner and safer environment

By: Arjan Shankhi, Journalist
Climate Change is a long-term weather condition which is mainly caused by burning fossil fuels such as gas, coal, and oil. When fossil fuel is burnt it releases carbon dioxide into the air which is causing the Earth to warm up.
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