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From: stopbullying.gov:

It’s not all about “mean girls." Research shows that boys are 1.7 times more likely to bully than girls.  Learn more about the role adults play in reducing incidents of bullying.

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From the White House:

The First Family shares a moment in former President Nelson Mandela’s cell at Robben Island Prison.

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Image description: Sparklers can burn at 2,000F - hot as a blow torch! Know the risks. Prevent the tragedies.

Always use fireworks and sparklers with extreme caution and follow these safety tips to prevent injury:

Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don’t realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.Never point or throw fireworks at another person.Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

Image and tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Image description: The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History recently welcomed this T. rex skeleton to its collection. It is one of the most complete T. rex specimens ever found and will be on display in the museum’s new dinosaur hall which is scheduled to open in 2019.

Learn more about the new T. rex skeleton.

Photo from the Smithsonian.

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Image description: When you throw something away, where does it go?

Every year, Americans create 250 million tons of trash. 134 million tons end ip in landfills and incinerators, but it doesn’t have to. 

You can dramatically reduce the amount of trash that is thrown away by taking a few easy steps:

Reduce the amount of materials you use, which reduces the amount of waste you create.Reuse materials when possible.Recycle whenever possible.Rethink the materials you use and those you throw away.

By thinking about what we’re doing and how to reduce the waste we produce, we can help create a cleaner, healthier environment.

Make a difference today! If we all take small steps every day to reduce the amount of waste we produce, we can help protect our planet for generations to come.

For more information, visit www.epa.gov/recycle.

This infographic is based on data from EPA’s 2011 MSW Characterization Report. For more inenvformation, see http://1.USA.gov/USmsw.

Check out http://1.USA.gov/mswinfog for the full infographic.

Inforgraphic from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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It’s finally summer time! That means more sun, more time outdoors, more cookouts - and with Independence Day around the corner, no doubt you’ve got some great family barbeques planned.

This summer, to be safe and healthy with your food, follow these tips:

If you’re cooking for a large group, follow the USDA’s seven steps to success (PDF).

Everyone loves a good hotdog, but barbecues can cause unsafe food preparation. To prevent this, be sure to keep your grilling safe.

In the warmer weather, you might be doing more activities outside. If you’re hiking, camping, or boating (PDF), the USDA has guidelines for keeping food safe without limiting your summer outdoor fun!

When you’re super hungry after all of your summer activities, it can be hard to be patient for food to be completely cooked! FoodSafety.gov has a helpful guide to safe minimum cooking temperatures.

For more seasonal safety tips, visit the CDC’s page on Summertime Safety, and to learn more about food preparation, check out FoodSafety.Gov,  for Food Safety Myths Exposed!

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Image description: The sloth bear cub, Hank, recently made his public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. He is the first sloth bear born at the Zoo in seven years.

Hank and his mother, Hana, have spent the past six months in a den near the Asia Trail exhibit. Now that he is adept at climbing, the Zoo’s animal care staff are confident he can conquer the yard’s complex climbing structures and varied terrain.

Photo from Smithsonian’s National Zoo. View more photos of Hank.

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From the National Archives:

Make your Fourth of July BBQ extra special with these picnic-perfect recipes from Presidents and First Ladies!

(All the recipes can be found in Eating with Uncle Sam.)

Join us on July 4! The National Archives will be celebrating the Independence Day with a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, special musical guests, and fun family activities.

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