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Many people went outside around August 27 this year to observe the close encounter between Earth and Mars. On August 27, when Mars was closer to Earth than ever in human history, the one-way travel time of light was just 3 minutes and 6 seconds. Thus, if you had turned a light toward Mars that day, it would have reached Mars in 186 seconds. Mars was so bright that even the lights of the city didn’t get in the way. If you missed this astronomical show, you’re really out of luck. Mars will not be this close again until the year 2287.
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The rainforests are full of plants and animals that need each other and help each other. For example, the ant plant has tunnels in its stems which are just right for ants to live in. The ants put bits of dead insects inside some of the tunnels, and then the ant plant uses them for food. The ants also look after a caterpillar which lives inside the ant plant and eats its leaves. Because of this, the ants come out of the ground and attack the caterpillar. In return, the caterpillar makes a special honey mixture which the ants eat. In this way, these three all live together in harmony.
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A small number of people have recognized the value of wild plants in Korea. They are fascinated by the beauty of these plants and have been motivated to conserve them after discovering the tragic realities these plants face. Because of indifference to and destruction of their natural habitats, some wild plants confront an uncertain future. Given this situation, these people have striven to conserve the wild plants growing in Korea. They have taught the public to value plant species and launched efforts to preserve wild plants for generations to come. Thanks to their efforts, more Koreans now understand the full value of their precious wild plants.
Thank you so much Manley!