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Mission Mars: How to Get into the Space Program (Book 1): Make it to the On-site Testing (Part 1): (Chapter 1)

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        "Plants Discovered on Mars", the headline read. What??? I raced to tell my best friend, John, the news. John and I wanted to apply to the astronaut training program, but we weren't sure if we would be able to get in. My brother, Asher, had already applied the year before, but had been sent home on the second day. right now, Asher is helping John and me train. We only have a month left before it is time to apply online. The online application is to decide who gets to actually go to the training school for tests to see if we qualify. That is why John and I spend all our free time training.     I headed over to John's house, where we trained together. Asher and John were already there.      "Have you heard the news?", I asked them.     "No, what news?", Asher and John asked.     "The news about the plants they discovered on Mars. Now, the astronaut training school will be more popular than ever.", I told them. ...

Review: TOAUTO 80W Digital Soldering Station

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Why you should be interested in this review:  This is a great soldering station if you are a beginner. My grandparents bought me this soldering iron for my birthday. I used cheapy soldering irons before I got this soldering station, but this soldering station is much better. First Impressions:  It is great and easy to use! This soldering station heats up in just a few seconds, while the cheap soldering irons took like ten minutes to heat up. This soldering station also has an auto shutoff function after twenty minutes. When I was trying to solder with the cheap soldering irons, I had a really hard time getting the solder to stick onto wires. This soldering station makes soldering easy. What you get in the box: Soldering Iron This is the tool that you actually solder with. You can change the tips for different applications.  Caution : you can easily burn yourself.  Control Station You can set the temperature and watch the temperature change. You can also change ...

Origami Flexagon

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 This is a fun origami fidget toy that folds forever. This is better than any fidget spinner because the fidget spinner distracts you while a flexagon gives you hands something to do. Plus, it is fun to play with!

Double Origami Ninja Star

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This is a different version of my origami ninja star that involves two star being connected.   Check out my videos at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4gwk4hS-jSL4cm7yFRntQ If you don't already have origami paper, you can get it here: - Large 1100 sheet origami pack: https://amzn.to/2Cff0Y4 (This is the one that I use. It's more expensive upfront, but cheaper per sheet of paper) - 200 sheet pack: https://amzn.to/2XIkuSw

Easy 2-Minute Origami Butterfly

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 An easy origami butterfly that you can make in less than two minutes. If you don't already have origami paper, you can get it here: - Large 1100 sheet origami pack: https://amzn.to/2Cff0Y4 (This is the one that I use. It's more expensive upfront, but cheaper per sheet of paper) - 200 sheet pack: https://amzn.to/2XIkuSw

Easy Origami Canoes that Actually Float

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Easy origami canoes that anyone can make. They are fun to float in the water, too.  My grandpa taught me how to make these boats. If you don't already have origami paper, you can get it here: - Large 1100 sheet origami pack: https://amzn.to/2Cff0Y4 (This is the one that I use. It's more expensive upfront, but cheaper per sheet of paper) - 200 sheet pack: https://amzn.to/2XIkuSw

Easy Origami Ninja Star

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This origami ninja star is fun and easy to make. This project is good for beginners. You can throw them too. Check out my videos at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4gwk4hS-jSL4cm7yFRntQ If you don't already have origami paper, you can get it here: - Large 1100 sheet origami pack: https://amzn.to/2Cff0Y4 (This is the one that I use. It's more expensive upfront, but cheaper per sheet of paper) - 200 sheet pack: https://amzn.to/2XIkuSw