Astronomy
November 13, 2024

Get Ready for the Last Supermoon of the Year — And the Last One for a While

This year has been a true gift for stargazers, and it's going out with a bang. This weekend, the fourth and final supermoon of the year will light up the sky. And if you're into astrophotography or simply love staring out at Earth’s only natural satellite, make sure to really take it in, as this upcoming supermoon will be the last one for a while.

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Birds
November 13, 2024

Incredible Acorn Woodpeckers Build Storage Trees That Can Hold 50,000 Acorns

Many woodland creatures love munching on acorns, but nothing is quite like the acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus). This medium-sized woodpecker is found across Central America and the western United States. They use their impressive pecking ability to create an incredible storage system for their precious acorns. Acorn woodpeckers create “granaries” or “storage trees” out of dead branches, trees, houses, or even utility poles.

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History
November 12, 2024

Harriet Tubman Posthumously Made General on Veteran’s Day

Abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and bravely made missions on the Underground Railroad to save others, was recognized for her military achievements on Veteran's Day. During the Civil War, Tubman served as a Union Army scout and spy and was the first woman to oversee American military action during a war. And now, over 150 years later, she's been named a general.

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