By Brooklynn Then, age 10 Mukbangs are a type of live stream and a viral internet sensation where YouTubers gorge on inhuman amounts of food. The word “mukbang” means “broadcast eating” and originated in South Korea. It gained popularity because it can feel like having a comforting meal with a friend. But it has gotten …
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By Shanty, Aida, Ashley, Noel, and IndyKids Staff Human counselors in schools might seem like a given but are currently becoming more uncommon. TechCrunch reports that more than 17% of schools in the United States don’t have a school counselor, an important role to support students’ social and career development. Established in 2022, a company …
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By Noel Fernandez, age 10 According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, every day the United States of America uses 20 million barrels of oil, which is equivalent to 1,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Oil provides a lot of energy even with a small amount, which allows us humans to get to our destinations in cars, …
By Brooklynn Then, age 10. A giant goldfish was found by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Lake Erie last year. At first, it may seem harmless: just an overgrown fish. But it is more than that. This huge fish was found as an invasive species to Lake Erie. “Without a tank limiting …
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