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  • What is a jet stream?
  • How fast does the wind move in a jet stream?
  • Do jet streams affect the weather?
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  • Why are stuffed animal bears called “teddy bears"?
  • Who has the largest teddy bear collection in the world?
  • How much do vintage teddy bears sell for at auction?
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Who created the first teddy bears?

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  • How did the pretzel get its shape?
  • Were pretzels the first Easter eggs?
  • What U.S. city's residents eat the most pretzels?
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Which city’s residents eat roughly 12 times more pretzels than the average American?

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  • What is a narwhal?
  • Is a narwhal horn really a horn?
  • Where do narwhals live?
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The name narwhal comes from the Old Norse words for what?

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  • Is it really better to give than to receive?
  • Does giving have health benefits?
  • What gift can you give someone this holiday season?
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Which of the following religious texts encourages helping others?

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