Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images By Okla Jones ·Updated April 30, 2023 Ten years ago, a young Chicago rapper named Chancelor Bennett – better known as Chance the Rapper – released his second mixtape, Acid Rap. About a year removed from his debut outing, the then-20-year-old created a body of work that would forever change the fabric of the music industry. Upon its release, the free project crashed several websites, and achieved the holy grail of obtaining both critical and commercial success; launching this relatively unknown artist to new heights.Chance’s 14-track magnus opus contained several themes – maturation, nostalgia, and the struggle of being from a city beaming with beauty, talent, and creativity, but sometimes crippled by its...
Do seeds need light to germinate? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think. Find out if your seeds require light to germinate through this simple plant experiment. Growing a garden with your kids is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but it requires careful planning and preparation. One of the most important steps in successful gardening is understanding the germination requirements of different types of seeds. For example, do seeds need light to germinate? The answer depends on the type of seed you are planting. Some require light for proper germination, while others need darkness, and others can germinate either way. In this simple plant science experiment, we will use the scientific method to determine whether or not...
By the time kids are 5, they’re developing skills and more-specific interests that open up new gift-giving possibilities. Many 5-year-olds are starting kindergarten, and they’re exploring new subjects and ideas in school for the first time. Toys and kits that let them engage in project-based inquiry—such as performing simple science experiments and exploring nature—can help them make connections between what they’re exposed to in the classroom and what they experience out in the world.
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The Earth started to form around 4.6 billion years ago! It’s thought that a star far away in space exploded, causing huge amounts of interstellar dust to collapse in on itself. Our Sun formed first, and then the rest of the planets. The Earth formed from rock and dust being pulled together. The heat from the core caused tectonic plates to move and crash into each other, causing volcanoes and earthquakes. The first oceans are thought to have formed around 4.3 billion years. When did the first life form on Earth? It’s thought that bacteria emerged around 3.5 billion years ago. The first humans didn’t appear until around 2 million years ago, although they were quite different to modern-day humans....
I don’t want to jinx it and scare away warm Chicago temps, but summer is almost here. With the cold, snowy days officially behind us, it’s only right that we make the most of the gloriously warm weather while we’ve got it. That means it’s time to dust off those creative skills and try out some new summer hobbies. CURRENTLY TRENDING / LIVING Wayfair’s Biggest Sale of The Year Is Happening Right Now—Here Are The Best Deals this is not a drill READ NOW If there’s one thing that I’ve learned about adulthood, it’s that finding a hobby is more difficult than meets the eye. It can take a bit of trial and error to find what exactly lights your...
