With us singing “Happy Birthday” to America next week, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at how some of the other countries around the world celebrate their Independence. But before we do, lets take a quick look at the USA’s festivities. Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 in the United States […]
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This Summer’s Total Solar Eclipse
Mark your calendars, Glitter Girls. And get your sparkly pink eclipse glasses ready. A total solar eclipse is coming this summer, and we couldn’t be more excited. The eclipse will be visible from the entire continental United States. Here are a few facts to add to your level of excitement: It’s been 38 years since […]
Fire Sweeps Through Tennessee
More than 14,000 people were forced to leave their homes in Tennessee this week as wildfires burned more than 17,000 acres. Almost 1,000 structures have been destroyed and 3,000 customers have no power as of Friday evening. Strong winds helped the wildfire spread quickly to the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, in Tennessee. It blazed through the […]