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How did the moon get its craters?

The moon is the earth’s nearest neighbor.  Even a small telescope brings to view the many craters that pockmark the moon’s rugged surface.  Some are miles wide and thousands of feet deep. Scientists believe that the craters were created by ancient volcanoes and by huge meteors crashing into the moon from space.  Rocky mountains and …

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What are condors and where do they live?

Condors are large, dark vultures that can be found living high up in the remote parts of the California Mountains of North America, and in the higher mountains of South America. A condor may grow to be over 4 feet long and have a wingspread of nearly 11 feet.  It is one of the largest …

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