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The Louvre Museum has its own laboratory (science room) where they study how to preserve (keep safe) ancient objects!

Some people think Mount Fuji got its name from “Fuchi,” the Ainu word for a fire goddess — pretty fitting for a volcano! But others believe it comes from old Japanese words meaning “never-ending” or “peerless.” No one knows for sure, so its name is still a cool mystery!

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Yellowstone National Park became the world’s very first national park in 1872, making it older than your great-great-grandparents!

The ancient builders of the Parthenon used iron clamps covered in lead to hold marble blocks together — like ancient LEGO pieces!

The Maya built tiny holes in Tulum’s walls that whistled when hurricanes approached, creating a natural warning system!