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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: • On October 2, 1968, California’s Redwood National Park is established. Redwood trees grow to about 120 m (400 ft.) and live up to 2,000 years!

weird zone • STRANGE & TRUE STORIES IN THE NEWS

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BEWARE, FOR I AM FEARLESS… • These lines from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein seem fitting! However, this is no Frankenbug—it’s a damselfly! And those eyes are serving warm and fuzzies instead of creepy-crawlies. Better luck next time, cute critter!

THE SPRUCE STREET SQUAD IN MASK YOUR FEARS

CANDY, UNWRAPPED! • Ever wonder how candies are made and why they’re so tasty? There’s some pretty sweet science behind these treats!

STEP RIGHT UP! • Celebrate International Magic Day (October 31) with these enchanting facts.

The Mystery of the Missing Costume • Sofia is getting ready for the big Halloween party, but her Sherlock Holmes costume has gone missing! One of her siblings must have borrowed it. Use the clues and the floor plan on the right to figure out who has it.

STAYING SHARP WITH THE LOWLAND STREAKED TENREC • Is this a porcupine in a Halloween costume? Nope! This creature is the real deal—no tricks!

CRAFTY COSTUMES • Turn stuff from around your house into a one-of-a-kind creation!

MEET AN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR! • Herbie Barnes is a theatrical playwright, actor, and educator! Now he’s heading up Young People’s Theatre in Toronto. Learn more about what led Herbie to this dream job!

DINOSAURS FROM OUTER SPACE • INTERSTELLAR REPTILES DISCOVERING INTELLIGENCE ON EARTH…

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