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Nightmares

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Shaan was a bright teen lad with a penchant for adventure, but tonight, adventure took a different turn. As the moon rose high and the world around him settled into slumber, Shaan embarked on a journey that would leave him startled and seeking answers. The night was calm, but Shaan's dreams were anything but. Suddenly, he awoke with a start, his heart racing and beads of sweat adorning his forehead. He let out a scream that echoed through the stillness of his room. His mother, Sherin, who slept in the next room, bolted up in alarm. In an instant, she was by his side, concern etched on her face. "Shaan, what happened?" Sherin had a soft, calming voice as she gently shook her son. Between gasps, Shaan recounted the nightmare that had sent him into a frenzy. He spoke of shadows, eerie whispers, and a feeling of being trapped in darkness. Sherin listened patiently, her hand resting on his shoulder, offering comfort with her presence. His breath finally steadying, Shaan turned...

Why are plants green?

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Emily is a little, curious girl who loves exploring nature and its beauty. She loves planting pretty flowers in her garden.  Emily put each tiny seed in the dirt with care, and she felt super excited thinking about how they would all grow into beautiful blooms. But guess what? Emily's neighbour, Leo, was peeking over the fence. He was curious about Emily's gardening adventure! Leo was a boy who loved exploring and asking questions. He couldn't stop himself from jumping over the fence to join Emily in her garden. With a big friendly smile, he said, "Hi Emily! What are you doing?" "I'm planting flowers!" Emily said it with a lot of excitement. "I can't wait to see them grow and be so pretty!" Emily and Leo sat near the soil, and Emily started telling Leo about plants, just like any 7-year-old would. "Leo, do you know what gives plants their green colour? "No, what is it?", Leo replied. "It is something called chlorophy...

Why is the sky blue?

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Clara is a curious and clever five-year-old who lives in a small wooden house with her mom, Catherine. She loves asking questions about everything around her. One sunny morning, as Clara and Catherine sat on their porch, Clara looked up at the sky and asked, "Mommy, why is the sky so blue?"  "That's a great question, Clara!" Catherine responded with a smile. "You see, the sky is like a big, magical canvas. it's filled with lots tiny, invisible paint called light." Clara's eyes widened with wonder. "Invisible paint, Mommy? But I can't see it!"  Catherine giggled. "That's right, sweetie! You can't see it, but it's there, all around us. Now, this invisible light is made up of many different colors, like the ones you see in a rainbow."  Clara's face lit up. "Rainbows are so pretty, Mommy!"  "Yes, they are!" agreed Catherine. "Now, back to the sky. You know how you love playing with yo...