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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Happy Birthday, Earth Day!

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Photo: Students from the Convent of the Sacred Heart School in New York City sweep up the city's Uni

Photograph from AP

Today is Earth Day! People in countries around the world will be celebrating our wonderful planet and raising awareness about the environment.

Earth Day is 39 years old this year. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. With support from Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson, a Washington, D.C. environmental group organized an event called the Environmental Teach-In to raise environmental awareness. This event became Earth Day. Earth Day spread from being recognized in cities and colleges in the United States to being observed in places all over the world.

Are you planning to do anything to celebrate Earth Day? Let us know!

See photos from the first Earth Day on National Geographic News.

Get green tips on National Geographic Kids.

Sort recyclables with Gus when you play Recycle Roundup!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Groundhog Predicts More Winter

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Uh-oh! The groundhog saw its shadow this morning, which means six more weeks of winter are on the way. Tradition says that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on February 2, winter will last another six weeks. However, if Phil does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.

Learn more about groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, on National Geographic.

Monday, January 26, 2009

Chinese New Year

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Today is the Chinese New Year! According to the Chinese horoscope, each year is represented by a different animal. There are a total of 12 animals. This year is the Year of the Ox.

Find out which animal you are!

Learn more about China.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

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