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The Girl Who Named a Planet
The Girl Who Named a Planet

Can an 11-year-old girl name a planet? That's exactly what happened in 1930, when a young student's breakfast conversation led to naming one of our solar system's most famous celestial bodies.

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The Bamboo Farmer's Secret
The Bamboo Farmer's Secret

Would you water an empty garden for five years with no signs of growth? Chinese bamboo farmers do exactly that, revealing an extraordinary lesson about patience and invisible progress.

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Stress: Friend or Foe?
Stress: Friend or Foe?

Is stress your enemy or ally? Learn how changing your perspective on stress can boost your performance and well-being.

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