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Sea otters are the only marine mammals that don't rely on blubber to stay warm, but they stay busy hunting. Sea otters have the densest fur of any creature on the planet. A sea otter's impenetrable under-fur has about 1 million hairs per square inch; a dog's coat, in comparison, has about 60,000 hairs in the same space and a human has about 2,200 strands.

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When playing some sports, athletes are required to wear special shoes. Two such sports are golf and bowling. Golf shoes have sharp metal spikes called cleats. These cleats help golfers keep their footing while swinging the club. On the other end of the spectrum are bowling shoes, which are very smooth and have almost no traction at all. Bowling shoes help bowlers slide down the lane while throwing the ball. While both of these types of shoes help athletes perform, I wouldn't wear either of them outside of games. Aside from looking ridiculous, golf shoes and bowling shoes do not have soles that are fit for street use.

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Scientists are investigating the reasons behind the recent decline in bee populations. One primary factor is the use of certain pesticides, which have been linked to disorientation in bees, making it difficult for them to find their way back to the hive. As a result, the number of bees within colonies has dropped significantly.

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The school cafeteria has been struggling with food waste. To address this issue, the school implemented a program that allows students to select smaller portions. Early results show a noticeable decrease in waste and higher student satisfaction.

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The library is organized to make it easy to find books. Fiction is on the left side of the room, with shelves labeled by genre, while nonfiction is on the right, arranged by subject. In the center are tables and computers for students to use.

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The growing popularity of smartphones has caused a shift in how people consume media. With millions of apps available for streaming, reading, and gaming, traditional forms of entertainment like television and print media have seen a decline in sales and viewership.

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While online classes provide flexibility for students to learn at their own pace, traditional in-person classes offer the benefit of immediate interaction with instructors and peers. Both methods of education aim to provide knowledge, but their delivery methods cater to different learning preferences.

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Many students at the high school were struggling with time management and completing assignments on time. The guidance department introduced a new planner app and held workshops on effective study habits. As a result, late assignments decreased by 40% within three months.

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The ancient library was a massive rectangular structure. The north wall contained scrolls and manuscripts from Egypt, while the south wall featured texts from Greece and Rome. The east wall was dedicated to maps and atlases, and the west wall held study desks and candle-lit reading areas.

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The new science lab is designed for efficiency. The front of the room has a whiteboard and projector, while lab tables with sinks and gas lines are arranged in rows in the center. Storage cabinets for chemicals and equipment line the back wall, with safety equipment positioned near the door.

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