What Is the Mandela Effect?
Have you ever felt like your mind was playing tricks on you? That you may not be remembering something the way it really was? You’re not crazy, you’ve just had a taste of the Mandela Effect. Nelson Mandela, activist, political leader, and former president of South Africa. He was arrested and spent 27 years in…
The Origin of Valentine’s Day
by Ivy Merrill Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and friendship and the joy of having other people in your life. It’s a day of flowers, candy, and cards adorned with hearts. Valentine’s Day is also associated with romance, but the origin of the holiday is far less romantic. There are many theories…
What You Need to Know About Australia’s Wildfires
Fires have been raging across Australia since November of 2019 and it has garnered international attention. What else is there to know about these fires, and how can we help? Going into 2020 there has been a lot of things going on. The possibility of war, rising tensions, and the wildfires in Australia. Australia has…
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Could I Keep Those Chickens?
It’s not that uncommon to hear about people keeping chickens. It just means you save money on your weekly shopping, right? It takes a lot to care for chickens. After all, they’re not exactly your standard house pet. If you’ve been at ODE for any amount of time you’ve probably heard talk about the chickens.…
Why is it important to celebrate Day of the dead?
Halloween is just around the corner and everyone is excited for it, but The Day of the Dead celebration is approaching as well. What exactly does it represent and how is it celebrated? It’s October, meaning that there will be a few holidays meaning time out of school. One very interesting one is Dia De…
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