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Did you know?

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1.As the moon does not have an atmosphere, there is no water or wind to erase the footprints made by the astronauts who landed on it. So the footprints are likely to stay there for a 100 million years!

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historic

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famous or important in history

“The Statue of Liberty is a historic statue in New York.””

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advantage

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a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
“She had an advantage because she studied the game more than her friend.”

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formal

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done in accordance with rules or etiquette, important situation or occasion.
“We dressed in our best cloths and had a formal dinner in the dining room.”

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hesitate

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pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty.
“She hesitated in front of the scooter so she was almost hit.”

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era

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a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.
“When Toys R Us closed it’s stores, it marked the end of the toy store era.”

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scarce

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not enough (especially of food, money, or some other resource) 
"Animals have a hard time finding food in the forest during winter. Food is scarce in the winter forest."
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generally

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in most cases; usually.

“We generally eat pizza every Saturday.”

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encourage

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give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

“My dad encouraged me to try different foods to see what I liked.”

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rigid

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unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.

“The metal fork is rigid. It’s very difficult to bend it.””

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Hmmm

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“There is a voice inside of you, that whispers all day long, I feel this is right for me, or I know that this is wrong.”
We all have a conscious, listen to yours.
Always ask yourself, “Is this what my best looks like?” That one question alone will change your entire life.

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