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CONTENTS
@theHelm Issue 5: May-June 2025
On cover: photo by Zane Watson 501
05YouTubeandYou
How analytics and algorithms get people seen 10Neurodiversity:SpotlightonASD
Learn a bit more about the Autism Spectrum here 19Chickens?Yes,Chickens.
Things to know before buying your own chickens
SPECIALFEATURES
05 Space News: K2-18b
06-09 Animals, biology, colours, & misc. fun facts
11 LGBTQ+ Neurodiversity & Agender Pride Day
12 IDAHOBIT & Harvey Milk Day
13 Jellycats & The Preppy Test
15 Ways to Stay Organized
16 Beaming or Wormholes? & The Phoenix
17 Jobs for Teens
18 Ant-keeping 101
25 Literary Figure: Jane Austen
38 Grade 8 Quotes
42 Comic
REGULARFEATURES
14 Debate Corner & Fun Facts
15 Flute-playing Tips
20-23 Jokes, Riddles, Surveys & Fun Facts
24 Game Reviews
25 Quotes of the Month
26-28 Show Reviews
28-29 Book Reviews
30-33 Music & Song Reviews
39-41 Recipes
MONTHLYCHALLENGES
17 Math Matters
21 The Elements Puzzle
23 Guess the Country
34 Writing Prompts
41 Word Search
ARTANDCREATIVEWRITING
04, 16 Photo Galleries
07 The Art of Collage
35-37 Poetry
Hsc spring fair
New student? HSC hosts its own fair every spring. Here’s a quick look at what it was all about!
The annual spring fair, which took place on Saturday, May 10, had outdoor games and bouncy castles, lots of food, face paint, and student art!
Also, students from M9/Gr4-Gr12 sold different items at Vendors' Village
By Clare Ge 601
InternationalPiDayisonMarch14,2025 Eventhoughthisis theMayissue,itisneverthewrongtimetotalkaboutpi Ifyou arewonderingwhyitisspelledpiandnotpie,it’sbecauseIam nottalkingaboutthefood-Iamtalkingaboutpi,thenumber: 314,“theratioofthecircumferenceofanycircletothe diameterofthatcircle”SOURCE
WhyMar.14?Well,thisdatewaschosenbecauseMarchisthe 3rdmonthoftheyearandthe14thday,putthosetogetherand 3/14---so,itisclose Butputadecimalbetweenthe3and1, andyouget314,whicharethefirstthreedigitsofpi
Howlongisthenumber,pi? Piis3toaninfinitenumberofdigits(thenumbersneverstop!)
Hereare100digitsofpi 3141592653589793238462643383279502 884197169399375105820974944592307 81640628620898628034825342117067
That’s100digits!Feelfreetomemorize,andyes,Ihave memorized100digitsofpi Youjusthavetotrustme Well,nowyouknowwhenInternationalPiDayis,whatpiis,and youcanmemorize100digitsifyouwant!
May 2025
Pride Month (June) is a month dedicated to the queer community and to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.
Pride Month serves multiple purposes: it honours the LGBTQ+ community's rich history, celebrates its diversity, raises awareness about ongoing struggles for equality, and promotes acceptance and inclusion.
During Pride Month, cities worldwide host parades, festivals, workshops, and other events to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and advocacy. These events provide opportunities for education, activism, and communitybuilding.
Pride Month encourages everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. Allies play a crucial role in promoting inclusivity, understanding, and solidarity.
By James Kuk 502 & @theHelm Editorial Team
Made by Neyan Suthaharan 504 CanadianPride Source Source
Student Photo Gallery
K2-18b
By Neyan Suthaharan 504
You may have heard that scientists discovered potential life on K2-18b, an exoplanet that orbits a small red star (or a red dwarf) in the constellation Leo, which is around three lightyears away A lightyear means the amount of time it takes light to travel that far. Scientists pointed the James Webb telescope to this planet, and they found a chemical sign of life (a biosignature). On Earth that is typically made by plankton in our oceans But there’s no need to panic! We are still not sure if there is life in space, but this is the closest we have ever been to finding aliens---even the research team is skeptical. Scientists are still doing testing now just to make sure, and it is difficult science to do! Since it is three light years away, it is not official, but aliens could be out there.
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YOUTUBE
UNDERSTANDING ANALYTICS
I find YouTube analytics very interesting, and I thought I’d share a bit of what I’ve learned while looking at them.
1. Understandingyouraudienceiscrucialfor growthasacontentcreator.Tailoryourcontent totheirpreferencesandbehaviourstoincrease engagementandloyalty.
2. Trackingviewerengagementstatisticslike watchtime,averageviewduration,andaudience retentionhelpsyoutounderstandhowengaging yourvideosare.Thisalsohelpsyouseewhatkinds ofcontentperformwell.Theseallaffectyour likelihoodofbeingrecommendedtoothers.
3. Optimizeyourvideotitlesandthumbnailsto enhancediscoverability.Youwanttobethemost excitingthingonaviewer’sscreen.Experimenting withdifferentlooksandseeingyourclick-through ratescanhelpyouseewhatworks.
4. Developadistinctbrandandpersonality. Whetherthroughyourvoice,humour,style,or editing,createsomethinguniquethatsetsyouapart fromothercreators.
Being a popular content creator is largely luck-based, but getting familiar with these strategies will be a very important part of building an online career.
Despite not wanting to be a content creator, I find this topic really intriguing, and I hope you do too!
De-extinctionofthe Direwolf
Therehasbeenquiteabuzzrecentlyaboutthedirewolfbecomingde-extinctafter13,000years. So,afterdiggingintothistopic,hereiswhatIfound.
ColossalBiosciencesdecidedtobringthedirewolfbackfromextinction,soIamgoingtotellyou howtheydidit.
Firstly,theyhadtogetclonesofthedirewolf
Secondly,theycrushedthebonesandextractedtheDNA
Thirdly,theylinedtheDNAofagraywolf,theclosestlivingrelativeoftheDirewolf,withthedire wolfDNAtheypreviouslyextracted
Fourthly,theyusedCRISPRgeneeditingtoedit14genesandmade20editstothegraywolfto looklikeadirewolf
Fifthly,theyputtheeditedgraywolfinanegg,thenputitinadomesticdog Yes,youreadthat right Thenacoupleofmonthslater,youhaveadirewolf well,kindof
Thewolves’namesareRomulusandRemus(bothboys),andtheirsisterisKhaleesi Romulusand Remusareboth7monthsold,andtheirsisterKhaleesiis2monthsold Theyarenotinthewild,but theyliveinasanctuaryintheUS on2,000acresoflandwatchedbyColossalBioscienceswitha full-timevetandafullgroupofhusbandrystaff
ColossalBiosciencesdidthistocombatglobalwarmingandtoincreasebiodiversityintheworld ColossalBiosciencesistryingtode-extinctmorecreatureslikethewoollymammoth,thedodoand thethylacine(AKAtheTasmaniantiger)
Now,themostimportantquestionofallis:Arethebabydirewolvescute? AccordingtotheMiddleSchoolsurvey,84.5%ofpeoplethinktheyarecute,whichIagreewith. 12.1%ofpeoplethinktheyarekindofcute.Finally,3.4%ofpeoplethinktheyarenotcute,whichIdo notunderstand,butit’syouropinion.
BIRDS
ByNeyanSuthaharan(504) andLavinPiratheban(501)
Wedidastudyonbirdsovereighteendaysandgot thefollowingdata:
Most common bird:Robin
88sightings
Leastcommon birds: Northernhouse wren&Redwinged graywarbler
Microbiology
byLavinPiratheban501
ThisisabriefoverviewofcellsandDNA
CellParts CellDivision
Cellsarethesmallest thingsthatarealive. Cellshavemany parts.Twoofthemare thenucleus,which storesDNA,and ribosomes,which makeproteins.
Genetics
DNAisshortfor deoxyribonucleicacid.
ThefoursignalsareA (adenine)withpairs withT(thymine)andC (cytosine),whichpair withG(guanine)
Cellsdivideinbinary fission.Forsimple organisms,it’s mitosisforperfect copies,andit’s meiosisforsexcells.
Chromosomes
Youhave23 chromosomesfrom eachparent,soyou have46intotal.
Source: Ducksters
All About Quokkas
WhereareQuokkasfrom? QuokkasareAustralian animals,andyoucanfind themmostlyinsouthwest Australia.
Funfacts
1 Quokkasarerelatedto kangaroosandwallabies
2 Theycanclimbtrees
3 Theycangowithoutfood andwaterforlong periodsoftime
Diet
Quokkasareknowntobe herbivores.Thismeanstheyare planteaters.Theyliketoeat plantslikegrass,leaves,etc...
ByCharlotteGuest703
Habitat
Quokkas tend to live in habitats that are near dense streamside vegetation. Quokkas prefer to live in a warmer climate, but they can adapt to the seasonal changes in weather.
Links
https://wwf.org.au/blogs/8interesting-facts-about-quokkas/
https://australian.museum/learn/ani mals/mammals/quokka/
TheArtof
Collage
CateyChan801
Whatisacollage?
“Collageisanartformthatis madeupofoverlappingpiecesof material,suchasphotographs, fabric,colouredandtextured paperandothertypesofmixed media”
-RiseArt
Collagemovesawayfrom traditionalartmethodsand focusesonvisualizingcomplex ideasthatwordsstruggleto convey Ituseselementslike shapes,colours,composition, andmoretoexplorethese concepts
When you think of crows, the first thing that comes to your mind might be death or scavenging But did you know that crows are one of the smartest birds on the planet?
Crows have been known to use tools to solve puzzles and to understand embedding structures in other similar structures That skill has been thought to be a uniquely human skill Crows are extremely smart, and when some are bothered by people, they have been seen attacking that person, and the next time they see that person, they attack that same person.
Check out this video of a crow solving a puzzle:
Source1:
https://www.treehugger.com/seal-facts5092292
Didyouknow?
Sealsarerelatedtobadgers, bears,andskunks
Sealsareskilledincamouflage
Sealshavefewnaturalpredators
Sealsdisplayplayfulbehaviour
Sealsliveforabout30years
Sealshaveevolvedtoregulate theirheartrateduringdives
Sealsgothroughmoulting
Sealshavethickwhiskers
Sealscommunicatethrough variousvocalizations
Sealsarecarnivores
Theirbraintemperature dropswhentheydive
Sealsaresocialanimals
Sealssleepinwater
Sealshaveexcellent underwatervision
Source2:
https://facts.net/nature/animals/20-factsabout-seals/
By Katrina Genov 601
Kaiden Li (703), Ethan Gill and Michael Tao (702)
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THEBLUES
What are The Blues?
“The Blues” is a genre of music characterized by “blues” notes, which are strummed, played, or sung according to the “blues scale”, making them seem lower compared to generallyanticipated notes in a song
Where did they originate from?
The blues were created in the early 20th century by African Americans in the South The blues came from an earlier call-and-response style that was used by slaves to busy themselves during the monotonous days working in the fields The songs were also used to signal different things; for example, “Mr Charlie” was to share that a white man was coming & “Going up to the beautiful land” meant you were leaving the South
How are they used in the music scene today?
Today, you can hear “the blues” in many different genres such as soul, hip hop, jazz and gospel music. These genres all have their roots in the blues. The blues has a strong legacy and is still played widely around the world
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Eesha Balakrishnan 801
LaysanDucks
Sadly, this species is now critically endangered These species are highly susceptible to habitat loss, predation by invasive species of rabbit, and other threats The current population is now estimated at 1000 ducks
The Laysan duck is an amazing species of duck from the Hawaiian Islands, such as Laysan Island, Midway Atoll, and Pearl and Hermes Atoll They commonly measure 14 inches to 16 inches, and their diet contains aquatic plants, seeds, insects, crustaceans, and small fish
Selena Zhang 801
Magenta Does Not Exist!
Most colours, like red and blue, have distinct wavelengths. Magenta does not have one and is, instead, a combination of other wavelengths. Because of this, it tricks our eyes into mixing wavelengths, giving the feeling of seeing entirely different “colour” . Magenta is perceived as a mix of pink and purple. But it does not exist! Why, you may ask? Keep reading to find out!
Whatis Magenta?
Vantablack:
The Darkest Black in the World
Vantablack was created in 2014 by the company Surrey Nanosystems. Vantablack is not a colour but rather a coating. It was created with the purpose of using it on telescopes, satellites, and similar tech. This coat absorbs 99.96% of light, which is a unique trait that helps vantablack distinguish itself from other shades/coats of black. This effect is created by having millions of nanotubes in the paint and having these nanotubes absorb any light pointed at them, thus turning the light into heat.
The effects of vantablack have interested and fascinated many around the world, especially artists. This is why, when the rights to use this colour in any way considered artistic expression were sold to Anish Kapoor, many other artists were upset. Anish Kapoor said that he bought the colour because he has something in mind for it; he plans to create a piece that will disorient and reimagine space and time around the viewer. He said to BBC, “Imagine a space that’s so dark that as you walk in you lose all sense of where you are, what you are, and especially all sense of time...something happens to your emotional self and in disorientation, one has to reach in for other resources.” Currently, many are hoping that Surrey Nanosystems reevaluates their decision so that others can use their paint, and there seems to be hope for that as they seem to be reassessing their agreement with Mr. Kapoor at this moment.
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Eesha Balakrishnan 801
Neurodiversity
AlthoughNeurodiversitycanbedifferentthings,todayIwill bediscussingASD a.k.a AutismSpectrumDisorder
WhylearnaboutAutism?
Assomeonewhohasa siblingwhoisonthe autismspectrum,Ithink it’simportantforpeople toknowabitmoreabout AutismSpectrumDisorder (ASD).Knowingmore aboutthingswedon’t understandcanhelpusbe kinderandmore compassionatetoothers.
WhatisASD?
Autismspectrumdisorder (ASD)isaneurologicaland developmentaldisorderthat affectshowpeopleinteract withothers,communicate, learn,andbehave.Although autismcanbediagnosedat anyage,itisdescribedasa “developmentaldisorder” becausesymptomsgenerally appearinthefirsttwoyears oflife.
HowisASDdiagnosed?
HealthcareprovidersdiagnoseASDbyevaluatinga person’sbehaviouranddevelopment.ASDcan usuallybereliablydiagnosedbyage2.Itis importanttoseekanevaluationassoonaspossible. TheearlierASDisdiagnosed,thesoonertreatments andservicescanbegin.
TheSpectrum
AsexplainedonAutism.org,“Autismis understoodasaspectrum.Inthepast, peoplethoughtthespectrumwasastraight linebetween‘more’and‘less’autistic.This isn’tright.Todayweunderstandthe spectrumtomeaneachautisticpersonhasa uniquecombinationofcharacteristics. Autisticpeoplecanbeverydifferenttoeach other,withdifferentsetsofstrengthsand challenges.”
Oneoftheformsofautismusedtobecalled “Asperger’sSyndrome”butthattermisno longerinuse.Nowweuse“ASD”.
by Pia Houdet & Rose Cleary-Yu (602 & 603)
Theterm“autism”should onlybeusedasa descriptionofthisspecific formofneurodiversity. Nevermockothersbyusing “autism”asainsult.It’s alwaysthebestchoiceto becarefulandkind.
Neurodiversity in the LGBTQ+ Community
WHAT IS NEURODIVERSITY?
Neurodiversity is a term to describe how people experience and interact with the world around them in different ways because of the way that their brain works. It is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD or learning disabilities
WHY IS NEURODIVERSITY SO COMMON IN THE QUEER COMMUNITY?
There’s no concrete answer why, but many people think that, as neurodivergent people tend to be less aware of or inclined to follow societal norms, they are less likely to suppress their true selves in favour of cisgender norms as well. While we often think of being straight and cisgender as the default, that is just how society expects most people to be and ignores the diversity of our biology.
TOKEN - THE BRAIN CHARITY - HARVARDCATEY CHAN 801
ICON: Hannah Gadsby
Hannah Gadsby is an Australian queer comedian, writer, and performer who is openly autistic and has ADHD They identify as nonbinary and use they/them pronouns. Gadsby is best known for their critically acclaimed comedy specials Nanette and Douglas, as well as their memoir, Ten Steps to Nanette. Through their work, they advocate for neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ visibility, and traumainformed storytelling Gadsby stands as a powerful example of a queer and neurodiverse individual who is both highly successful and unapologetically open about their identity
Agender Pride Day
Pronouns May 19
May 19th is Agender Pride
Day This day is for celebrating and creating awareness for agender identities
Agender individuals may choose any pronouns, but many choose gender-neutral language.
Neopronouns are also a common choice for agender folks. These words serve as a pronouns without expressing gender Examples are xe/xem/xyr, ze/hir/hirs, and ey/em/eir, but there are many more
What is agender?
To identify as agender means to not align with any specific gender Agender individuals may also be referred to as genderblank, genderfree, genderless, gendervoid, non-gendered, ungendered, or null gender This identity falls within the nonbinary spectrum and, in some cases, under the transgender umbrella.
IIDAHOBIT DAHOBIT
The International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia is celebrated on 17 May. It is a global initiative which raises awareness about discrimination, violence, and challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.
This year’s theme is “The power of communities.”
May 17th was chosen because the World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization approved the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems on May 17, 1990. This meant they no longer listed homosexuality as a disease.
Harvey Milk Day Harvey Milk Day
Homophobia - Dislike of or prejudice against gay people.
Biphobia - Dislike of or prejudice against bisexual people.
Transphobia - Dislike of or strong prejudice against transgender people. (Oxford dictionary)
Launched in 2004, the IDAHOBIT has become a day to educate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and to advocate for public policies regarding 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
May 22 May 22
Harvey Milk's story is one of resilience, courage, and unwavering dedication to equality Every May 22nd, the world commemorates Harvey Milk Day, a day to honour the life and legacy of this inspiring LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Born in 1930 in Woodmere, New York, Milk's journey took him from serving in the United States Navy during the Korean War to becoming an icon in San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community
Settling in San Francisco, he became involved in local politics and activism, advocating for issues such as affordable housing, public transportation, and police reform He opened a camera shop on Castro Street in 1973; this shop became a community hub and gathering place for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Catey Chan 801 Source Source
In 1977, Milk made history by becoming one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States. While on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Milk championed progressive causes and worked tirelessly to represent the interests of marginalized communities
Tragically, Milk's life was cut short when he was assassinated on November 27, 1978, alongside San Francisco Mayor George Moscone. However, his legacy endured, inspiring countless others to stand up for their rights and fight against discrimination
In 2009, Harvey Milk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, further cementing his place in history as a champion of civil rights. The following year, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill designating May 22nd as Harvey Milk Day, making it the first state holiday in the United States to honour an openly gay individual.
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PurpleFun Facts! PurpleFun Facts! THEPREPPYTEST
Purple used to be the most expensive colour to make because it took quite a lot of mucus from a rare breed of sea snails to make the dye.
Because of how pricy it was to attain purple items, it was commonly associated with royalty because only the elite could get their hands on it.
Purple food is incredibly healthy because of the large amount of antioxidants in purple food. Examples of purple food include purple carrots, blackberries, and beetroot.
EeshaBalakrishnan801
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“Oiiiii!”
HeisaGrade5Science,home form,Math,andHPEteacher,who hadahugesoccercareer. -MrDodds
Whatispreppy/Whatdoespreppymean?-Upperclasssocietystudents,polo,Jpress,GantUSA
Doyouthinkyouarepreppy?-No
Whatcoloursarethepreppiest?Khaki,Navyblue,pastelpink
Whatispreppier?Cool-tonedorwarm-toned colours?-Cool-toned
Whatnaildesignisthepreppiest?Winternailsor summer-themednails?-100%summer
Whichskincarecompanyisthepreppiest?Glow RecipeorByoma?-Byoma
Whatisbetter?JellycatsorSquishmallows?Jellycats
Whatisbetter?LululemonorArdeneLululemon
5.5/9 questions
Whatisbetter? SephoraorUlta?-Sephora
JellycatSurvey Beach-Themed
Thankyouforcompletingthissurvey,Middleschool! Herearetheresults:
5 Fun Facts Australia
In this series, we talk about five fun facts on various topics each @theHelm issue
1. Australia has several pink lakes
2 90% of Australians live on the coast
3. Tasmania has the world’s cleanest air
4. The largest war memorial in the world is in Australia
5. 80% of the animals in Australia are found only in Australia
Made by Tiara Mishra 802 Source
HEFINAL...
BLUE SKY VS. BLACK SKY DEBATE
By Tiara Mishra and Catey Chan (802 & 801)
As we are graduating this year, we thought we would do one last debate on our favourite debate topic!
My theory is that a bright blue sky makes everyone happier and more upbeat, and the day gets better and better, and if everyone is happy, almost nothing can go wrong. They bring joy to people, and by default, when people are happy, they have good days. Moreover, in general, people are nicer when they have good days, and when people are nice, they make other people’s days better as well by sharing the kindness. This creates a chain reaction of happiness throughout people’s lives.
The black sky theory suggests that there are fewer distractions when the sky is black. This leads to more efficiency and productivity. The night is calming and quiet, and it's the perfect time to work. The darkness leads to creativity, relaxation, and productivity. I have personally experienced this difference in mood and productivity and can attest to its truth.
A blue sky is bright, busy, and aggressive and is not calming, leading to distraction and unproductivity.
Conclusion:
As we have matured, we’ve come to realize that the true conclusion is that both skies are necessary for happiness and productivity, and that both are amazing arguments in the end. Thank you all for following this series!
Waysyoucanstay
ORGANIZED
Keep your computer workspace tidy!
Don’t have a million tabs, emails or files open/visible. This only makes you more likely to feel overwhelmed and disorganized. Keep things tidy and organized to improve your focus and productivity.
Keep your schedules!
Whether in your bedroom or locker, having your schedule ensures you're always in the correct uniform, bringing the right items, and you don’t have to ask other classmates. Getting to class is 100 times easier when you already know where you’re going.
Use your daily planner!
Taking full advantage of your planner by writing down homework, due dates, events and reminders will make you more likely to do them, remember them, and stay on top of your tasks effectively.
Know your materials!
Have a list in your locker if you’re forgetful, or just think about it each time you’re at your locker. And by just cleaning out your locker and having a place for your books, you’ll automatically have an easier time finding those items and getting to class with all your materials.
FLUTETIPS:PARTIII
FINGER POSITIONS TO LEARN:
This is F-sharp or G-flat. The fingering is the same for both the low and higher pitches. This means to change between the two of them, you need to change how you blow your air and change your embouchure.
For lower pitches, open your mouth and try using slow, warm air Making an ‘ohh’ sound
For higher pitches, make your embouchure smaller and angle your air up, blowing faster air.
EXERCISE TO TRY:
Play this without changing your finger position
Zane’s Photo Gallery
All photos taken by Zane Watson 501
Thanksforfillingoutthesurvey,MiddleSchool!
ElevenpeoplechoseBeamingandthe restchoseWormholes
by Lavin Piratheban
The Phoenix
The phoenix is a mythical bird often depicted as a mix between an eagle and a peacock and is recognized for its ability to rise from the ashes and be reborn into a fiery bird
The phoenix symbolizes immortality, resilience, and transformation in writing and visual art.
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Lamborghini Revuelto
Corvette C9
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This concludes the recurring series about different concepts in math because ‘math matters’!
Roman Numerals: MATH MATTERS
They are a system of numerical notation using letters
In Canada, we use Arabic Numerals, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
But the Roman Numerals are letters, I, V, X, L, C, D, and M
Depending on how they’re written, and in what order, they represent different numbers
When numerals are repeated, the number represented by them is their sum
Only I, X, and C can be used as subtractive numerals
The letters V, L, and D are not repeated
No Roman numerals can come together more than 3 times
When a Roman numeral is placed before another Roman numeral of greater value, the result is the difference between the numerals
When a Roman numeral of a smaller value is placed between two numerals of greater value, it is subtracted from the numeral on its right
To multiply a number by a factor of 1000, a bar is placed over it
Roman numerals do not follow any place value system
There is no Roman numeral for zero (0)
Catey Chan 801
JOBS FOR JOBS FOR TTEENS EENS
This year, you might be inspired to get a job, whether to make a bit of money or just for an activity to do.
So, here are some suggestions:
1. Pet-sitting/walking-ifyoulike animals,enjoyspendingtime outside,andknowhowtowalk adog,thismightbethejobfor you!Buthavingtheknowledge towalkadogsafelyis important.Hereissome informationfromLACounty
2. Mowinglawns,weedingand wateringplants.Ifyouareold enough,operatingalawnmoweris agoodskilltohaveandmany neighboursmaywantsomehelp. Hereissomesafetyinformation fromOKSTATE. Weedingand wateringareversionsofthisthat don’tinvolvemachineryandcan beagoodwaytospendoutside.
3. Sellcrafts. Makingbracelets, accessories, homemadegiftsand cardsareagreat waytogetcreative. itgivesyouan opportunitytolearn anewskill,maybe sewing,crocheting, knitting,usingclay, paintingorgraphic design.Withyour parents’permission, youcouldsellstuff onlineorjustin persontofriends, family,and neighbours.
Catey Chan - 801
Ant-keeping101
How to Get a Queen Ant
You have to wait for a nuptial flight to capture a mated queen ant. A nuptial flight is when queen and king ants fly and mate. Sadly, the males die off because they are not needed anymore. You have to capture a queen ant that has mated.
How to Identify a Queen Ant
A queen ant has a larger thorax and abdomen, which means that it has a larger middle and back part. Capture one that has wings broken off. They break their wings off since they do not need their wings anymore.
What to Do if You Catch a Mated Queen Ant
First, you need to make a test tube setup to simulate the founding chamber the queen ant would have made in the wild. You will need a test tube, water and two cotton balls. Fill the test tube halfway with water, then put a cotton ball gently, move your queen ant into the side with cotton, then seal the chamber with another cotton ball. Now you have a queen ant in a test tube set up. Give yourself a pat on the back!
“I have a queen ant in a test tube set up-what now?”
Now you have to wait You don’t have to check it at every moment I know it is very hard to do, but just check your queen every 3-4 days If you do not, the queen ant will get very stressed and eat its eggs and larvae pupa, then finally its worker ants
After completing the steps of the first side, you may ask, “What now?”
If you have about 50-100 workers, you can move them into an ant farm. Hybrid nests have premade chambers and the ability to check on your ants. An ant tower gives the ants the ability to dig, but you cannot check them. I do not have a recommendation - it is up to you.
What Do I Feed Them?
You can feed them a variety of things like feeder insects, jelly, and nuts, just to name a few. Feed your ants a variety of food so they do not get bored. This is a kind of enrichment. For water, they need a regular water source and a sugar water source. You can do this by giving them a second test tube set up, but without the cotton ball blocking the entrance. Never give sugar water in the founding testtube setup.
Going From Here
You can buy supplies on AntsCanada.com. The ant to keep is the ants that live in your area. There are pavement ants from the genus Tetramorium and carpenter ants from the genus Camponotus. Make sure when you get your queen, you identify it and find the proper care for the species. The life cycle of an ant is egg, then larvae, then pupa, then finally a worker ant, at which point the queen ant lays another egg. These are the basics. In addition, in cold countries, the ants will not lay eggs and do not need food from November-March, but the ants will need water for the whole time.
Beyond this article, there is way more information. Watch the following channels on YouTube for more information: Ants Canada and Ants Manitoba. Make sure you are given permission to do this from your parents! Thank you for learning about the hobby thousands of people enjoy.
Chickens
by Arav Kulkarni 702
Areyouconsideringkeepingchickens?
Chickensaregreatfarmanimals,withmanypros.Butwitheachpro,thereisacon. Thisarticleisdesignedtohelpyoudecideifchickensaretherightchoiceforyou.
Pros
Free eggs:
In prime laying season, 4 chickens can lay about 3 eggs per day on average. That may not sound like a lot, but it adds up quickly. And there’s no reason for you to only get 4 chickens! 12 chickens can lay anywhere from 7 to 17 eggs a day.
Love:
Chickens are cute and lovable It may be hard, but if you lure them with food and sneak up you can pick them up and pet them The more time they spend around you, the more comfortable they will be with you One of my chickens runs up to the car every time I come home!
Conversation Starter:
Having chickens is a unique thing to present about yourself, and it’s fun to chat with people about. If you have guests over, they will love the chickens. You can help them hold the chickens, pet them, and hand-feed them.
Cons
Death:
Chickens die very frequently. Hawks, coyotes, foxes, possums, racoons, and many more creatures will attack chickens for their meat or their eggs. Even if you weren’t really that attached to the chickens, it always feels bad when they die.
Price:
Chickens aren’t cheap. You have to buy a coop, a chicken run, and chicken feed. Also, if you want to protect them from hawks, you should also get a hawk net, not to mention the upfront price of buying all the chickens. However, after a while, you also save money by not having to buy eggs at a store!
Responsibilities:
With great chickens comes great responsibility You have to clean the coop, change the water, feed them, close the coop, open the coop, and scrape algae out of the water bowl
Conditions
Having chickens is not for everyone. You should only get chickens if you have a large grassy area with lots of bugs and very few predators. You should also make sure that every day at least one member of your family gets home before sunset and one member of your family wakes up a bit after sunrise (6-7 AM). Make sure you can afford all the things you need before you get chickens!
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Inaone-storyhouseat thecorneroftheroad, thebedroomswere yellow,thekitchenwas orange,thelivingroom wasred,thegaragewas blue,theentryhallwas green,andthesitting roomwaspurple What colourwerethestairs?
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What planet would you live on?
I asked HSC what planet they would live on and here are the results:
In first place is Earth, In second is Saturn, In third Uranus, In fourth is Jupiter, Tied for fifth are Mars and Venus, And last is Neptune.
Just saying, my personal pick is Saturn or Jupiter. Also if you filled the form out thank you. Also thank you for reading.
DadJokes!
Whatkindofshoesdofrogswear? Open-toad!
Whatdidtheskilleteatonit’s birthday? Pancakes!
Whatdidthecowsaytotheleather chair? Himom!
Whatdoesacloudwearunderhis raincoat?
Histhunderpants!
Whattimeisitwhentheclockstrikes 13?
Timetogetanewclock!
Fun Facts!
1.Didyouknow?Theskyisactuallyvioletinsteadofblue!Wejustsee itasbluebecauseofoureyes.
2Didyouknow?ThecrabsofChristmasIslandtravelfromtheforestto theseatolayeggs.Then,closetoChristmas,thebabycrabscomeback totheisland,sothecoastoftheislandlooksChristmas-red.
3Didyouknow?Ifyoulookatastarinthenightsky,thatiswhatit lookedlikeacoupleofmillionyearsago,becauseofhowfastlight travels,forashortanswer.Itisthesameforanythingelseinspace.
4Didyouknow?Thereisametalyoucanchewlikegum!Itiscalled Indium.
5.Didyouknow?TherewasawarthatchangedtheEnglishlanguage forever!ItiscalledtheBattleofHastings.
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Fun Facts About the Eye Colour Gray
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1 Gray eyes are one of the rarest eye colours in the world
2. Only 3 to 4 percent of the world population has gray eyes.
3. People with gray eyes are more sensitive to the sun.
4. Gray eyes get mistaken for blue eyes because they look similar.
5. The ancient Greeks linked gray eyes with wisdom. Links
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s c i e n t i s t, w h i c h i s u s e d i n t h e s e a s o n . T h e g a n g e s c a p e s t h e g e n e t i c s l a b a n d c a t c h e s u p t o B r o o k ly n, b u t s h e l e a v e s t h e g a n g , w h i c h s e t s u p s e a s o n 3 .
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t o t h e J u r a s s i c P a r k m o v i e s !
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B r o o k l y n i s a l i v e !
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t i m e t h a n l i k e 1 5 s e c o n d s . B u t
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s e a s o n .
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b e c k l e s p i n a x h o w t h e y u s e t h e a t r o c i r a p t o r s , w h o s e n a m e s
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t o t r y a n d a t t e m p t t o h u n t
d o w n t h e g a n g w h i c h f o l l o w t h e m o n t h e i r j o u r n e y
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S e t i n t h e q u i e t f i c t i o n a l t o w n o f S t a r s H o l l o w
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I r e a l l y e n j o y e d t h i s s e a s o n w i t h t h e t i ei n f r o m t h e m o v i e s
T h e s h o w e x p l o r e s t h e c o m p l i c a t e d d y n a m i c
b e t w e e n a m o t h e r a n d h e r d a u g h t e r , a n d i t t a k e s a
d i f f e r e n t a p p r o a c h t o t h i s t o p i c t h a n m o s t o t h e r
s h o w s T h e h e a r t o f t h e G i l m o r e G i r l s s t o r y i s t h e
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b e s t f r i e n d s a n d b o t h l o o k u p t o e a c h o t h e r a s r o l e
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T h e g a n g b e g i n s w h e r e w e l e f t o f f . t h e y g e t o n a p l a n e w i t h a d i n o o n b o a r d a n d t h e p i l o t i s B a r r y f o r
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TrollHunters
Season1Review
EeshaBalakrishnan801
The characters in TrollHunters are numerous and have engaging personalities. The characters make you fall in love and bring the whole show together. The main character is Jim Lake JR and he finds this mysterious amulet one day while taking a short cut to school with his friend, Toby. Then they meet the trolls, Blinky and Aaarrgh. Together, they mentor Jim and Toby as they go through perilous adventures.
The entire show has extensive world-building that pulls you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat. As the story progresses, you get more and more caught up in the lore. The characters and funny, it includes an incredibly diverse plot that makes it distinct from other shows, and crossovers that make you want to watch more.
TrollHunters is part of a franchise called Tales of Arcadia, made by Guillermo del Toro DreamWorks and Netflix partnered together after getting the rights to bring this masterpiece to life The series first aired in October 2016
TrollHunters Season 2 Review
Continuing on in season 2, our main characters get more diverse and more depth is added. We learn extra details about Aaarrgh and Blinky, and the plot thickens. Gunmar has taken Jim, and there’s a race through the worlds to save him. On the other end, Toby and Claire have to face off against the Tribunal and keep Jim alive, yet they are struggling to find evidence of life and reason. It also doesn’t help that the new chief from a far-off land called Usurna.
the seven princes of Hell, Wrath, and works with him to solve the mystery.
I absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who is a big fan of fantasy, is ok with romance, and likes awesome action scenes It has great writing, and the plot is easy to follow but also very in-depth. The world-building is extensive, and it all makes sense It’s a great book! Check
I highly enjoyed this book!
EeshaBalakrishnan801
Eragon
ByChristopherPaolini
Eragon is the first book in The Inheritance Cycle series and follows a young boy named Eragon who lives in the town of Carvahall. He works on a farm, and one day while hunting, he comes across a mysterious stone, which turns out to be a dragon’s egg Now Eragon and Brom, his mentor, must embark on a journey to become a Rider and defeat the evil King Galbatorix
EeshaBalakrishnan801
Eragon is an incredibly lovely book. It contains action, adventure, fantasy, and good vs evil. Eragon is a classic of fantasy YA literature, and I would highly recommend it. While reading this book, I felt there was never a moment of boredom, and I was on the edge of my seat throughout. Christopher Paolini made an absolute gem, and the rest of the series lives up to its predecessors
Eldest
ByChristopherPaolini
Eldest is the second book in The Inheritance Cycle series It follows Eragon after the battle against the Urgals in the Varden’s base Nasuada assumes control after her father dies in the battle, and Eragon (along with Arya and Orik) is sent to travel to Ellesmera to learn the way of the Riders As Eragon travels to learn, his cousin, Roran, is facing his own troubles Both boys must find their way to Vander before it is too late
EeshaBalakrishnan801
Eldest is the sequel to Eragon and is stunning This book gives more depth to the characters and seamlessly connects the stories The world-building is astonishingly well done and adds reason to certain biases from characters. The whole book has an amazing plot, and a great subplot.
Ba b y Q u e e n
Supporting queer artists is a fantastic way to uplift the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and by listening to their work, you can gain valuable insights and learn from their diverse experiences
"CrazyStupidLove"
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“Crazy Stupid Love” was released digitally on February 26, 2025. It’s sung by Emei and written by Emei, Aaron Berton, Kyle Reynolds, Matt Crawford & Noe. Emei is an alt-pop singer who has been a smashing success in the music industry. Her debut song, “Late to the Party” pushed her into the music sphere and went viral when she first shared it. Emei has always had a passion for music, first starting her singing journey at the age of 5. In 2015, she performed on Chinese Idol, where she placed third, and has continued to develop her skills.
Rosie
Rosie is the solo album by South Korean singer Rosé. Released on December 6, 2024, the album was Rosé's first solo release since 2023. Rosé wrote and co-produced Rosie with a range of collaborators, including Bruno Mars, Carter Lang, and Omer Fedi.
ByEmei
“Crazy Stupid Love” is an amazing and addictive song. My favourite part is the chorus and how catchy it is; how it is mixed with the stutter-effect makes it an absolute earworm. The soft backing track makes Emei’s vocals really shine through and helps captivate the listeners, showcasing her unique style. Overall, I would definitely recommend this song. It gets a 10/10 from me!
Rosie by Rosé is an amazing album with all the songs inspired by recent events in her life.
You can hear so much emotion in her voice when she sings these songs.
“Toxic till the end” by Rosé is an incredible song. Throughout the song, you can hear and understand the absolute heartbreak Rosé went through during her relationship. She has relatable lyrics that speak to the soul. She reminds the listener of how you can get stuck in a toxic cycle and how it needs to end.
Review by Eesha Balakrishnan 801
“Burn the house down”
By AJR
“Burn the House Down” is a song by AJR created to reflect the state of American politics (at the time it was released) and to make a theme song for the documentary, Supersize Me 2: Holy Chicken. Ryan Met said, “We are in a very interesting moment in history,” speaking about the specific power our generation has. This excited the group, and after Morgan Spurlock reached out for a theme song, they knew they needed to write a song about this topic.
AJR is a band made up of the three Met brothers, Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met. All of them bring their own unique charm and instrumental specialty to the group.
“BurntheHouseDown”isagreatsongbyAJR.It’s gotagreatbuilduptothechorus,andthetrumpets aremyfavouritepartofthebackingtrack.They standoutandreallycatchyourattention.Also,the pianojustbeforethebridgeaddstotheemotional feelofthebridge.
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RadicalOptimism
Radical Optimism is the third album by English and Albanian singer Dua Lipa. It was released on 3 May 2024. The album was preceded by three singles: “Houdini”, “Training Season”, and “Illusion”, all of which reached the top ten of the UK Singles Chart and the top fifteen of the Billboard Global 200. In the United Kingdom, the album scored the biggest opening week for a British female in three years. In the United States, it became her highest-charting album on the Billboard 200. Radical Optimism, the album, is being supported by the Radical Optimism Tour, which began in November 2024.
Source: https://pitchforkcom /reviews/albums/dua -lipa-radicaloptimism/
Article by Elaine Zhu 802 by Dua Lipa
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AllAboutStrayKids!
Stray Kids are a K-pop group made up of eight members: I.N, Seungmin Felix, Han, Changbin, Lee Kn Bang Chan. The group Stray Ki created through the surviva Stray Kids, and they debuted on 25 March 2018. After their stunning debut, they gained some popularity, and then in the years 2021-2022, their popularity skyrocketed along with the number of albums the group released yearly. Currently, Stray Kids are on their fourth tour, DominATE. They are also set to release a new album in June and just released Mixtape: DominATE in March. Their tour will be coming to Canada in June!
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Stray Kids’ music draws from many genres. Their in-house producing team-3Racha: Bang Chan, Changbin & Han-work together to create versatile music that attracts and relates to many of their fans. One of my favourite songs is “3Racha” by Han, Changbin, and Bang Chan. It is a stunning piece and the rawness of the rap song is alluring.
SoClosetoWhatisthethirdalbumbyCanadiansinger TateMcRae,releasedonFebruary21,2025.Thealbum wasprecededbythesingles“It'sOKI'mOK”,“2Hands”, and“SportsCar”.Uponitsrelease,SoClosetoWhat toppedthechartsinAustralia,Canada,theUnitedStates andmanyothercountries.Itmarkedherfirstalbumto debutatnumberoneontheBillboard200 Topromotethe album,TateMcRaestartedtheMissPossessiveTour,the firstarenatourofhercareer,inMarch2025
Source: https://pitchfork com/reviews/albums/tatemcrae-so-close-to-what/
ByElaineZhu802
The song “Self Made” by Dopamine overall is a transanthem, speaking about Levi’s experiences, feelings, and memories. The track itself in my opinion is incredible, and beautifully written with amazing qualities, beats, and rhythms
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Fudgy Brownies
Eesha
Balakrishnan 801
Process
Preheat the oven to 325F/163C convection and grease and line an 8×8” pan with baking spray and parchment paper (leaving an overhang to easily remove them). Place the butter and chocolate in a medium, heat-proof bowl and microwave for 1 minute, remove and stir until the chocolate and butter are melted and combined. In a large bowl, place the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and eggs. Whisk them together aggressively for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is completely smooth.
Add in the melted chocolate and butter and whisk until the mixture is fully combined.
Add in the flour and salt and whisk just until there are only a few streaks of flour left.
Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. The top should be thin and crackly and puffed in the centre.
Tap it against the counter a couple of times, it should deflate a little but not be jiggly at all. When you press on it, it should feel soft underneath but not liquid-y.
Allow to cool in the pan for 30-60 minutes. Top with a pinch of sea salt flakes and serve warm or cooled.
Add a pinch of sea salt flakes.
Ingredients
3/4 cup salted butter (melted)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
1/2 cup cocoa powder, spooned and leveled
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
pinch sea salt flakes for topping
Equipment
1 large bowl
1 medium heat-proof bowl
1 whisk
1 spatula 18-inch square pan
EasyRecipe
Oreo Mug Cake
Essentials:
5 original Oreos
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon caster/ superfine sugar
1 tablespoon plain/all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Mug
Measuring spoons
A whisk
CARROTCAKE
This is an easy carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting. It only takes 1 hour & 5 mins and makes 1 9-inch double layer cake or 22-24 cupcakes.
Cake:
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking soda, important to level the teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups grated peeled carrots (5 to 6 medium carrots)
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
For Creamy Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons cornstarch, optional
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup cold heavy cream, not plain whipping cream
Optional:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans for cake topping
ByEllieDryerandAanyaJain501
Eesha Balakrishnan 801
Bake Cake
Directions
1 Position a rack in the middle of the oven Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C)
2 Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottom with parchment paper, and then grease the top Or grease and flour the bottom and sides of both pans
3 Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until very well blended
4 In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla
5 Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking after each one
6 Switch to a large rubber spatula Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, then add the dry ingredients in three parts, gently stirring until they disappear and the batter is smooth
7 Stir in the carrots, nuts, and raisins
8 Divide the cake batter between the prepared cake pans Bake until the tops of the cake layers are springy when touched and when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes
9 Cool the cakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the cake layers out onto cooling racks Remove the parchment paper and cool completely If you find that a cake layer is sticking to the bottom of the pan, leave the cake pan upside down and allow gravity to do its thing
Frost Cake
1 In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute
2 Beat in the powdered sugar and cornstarch I like sifting the powdered sugar and cornstarch over the cream cheese to remove lumps If you do not have a fine mesh sieve, beat in the cornstarch and powdered sugar a 1/4 cup at a time until combined
3 Pour in the heavy cream Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until the frosting is whipped and creamy This frosting resembles the texture of whipped cream Chill covered until ready to frost the cake
4 When the cake layers are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer and place the second cake layer on top
5 Add the remaining frosting to the top of the carrot cake and use a butter knife or small spatula to swirl the frosting around Leave the sides of the cake unfrosted Finish with a handful of nuts on top
Slushie Recipe
Steps:
2cupsfrozenwatermelon juiceof1-2limesfortaste
Letthefrozen watermelonsitat roomtemperaturefor 5minutes Ingredients:
⅓or¼cupofcoldwater
Optional:anysweetener
Optional:addfresh pineappleorpassionfruit
Putallofthe ingredientsintoa blenderandmixuntil smooth
YogurtBites Recipe
Ingredients:
2cupsofdesired flavourofyogurt
1cupofdesiredfruit
Chocolate
Steps:
Mixyogurtandfruitina bowl
Oncemixed,useaspoon tomakedollopsona traycoveredwith parchmentpaper
Coverinmelted
chocolate
Refrigeratefor2hours
byClaraVedelago(602)&RoseCleary-Yu(603)
Made by Tiara Mishra 802
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The fastest marine mammal is the peregrine falcon.
Yes. Geologists recommend eating one every day.
AI Inaccuracies: A Comic
Credit given to many different funny AI responses
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