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Quote of the Day

Approximately 80% of our air pollution stems from hydrocarbons released by vegetation, so let's not go overboard in setting and enforcing tough emission standards from man-made sources.
- Ronald Reagan (b. 1911), U.S. Republican politician, president.

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How often does the moon orbit Earth?
Every 25.5 days
Every 27.3 days
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Fact of the Day

Jumbo Jets have carried the equivalent of 1.6 million passengers to the Moon and back.

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