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Dr. Universe: Why do people drop out of school? – Edgar, 11, Virginia

Dr. Universe: How do robins find worms? – Jerry, Washington state

Humans and dogs have lived alongside one another for thousands of years, and our two species get along remarkably well. But there are still misunderstandings.

Seattle’s Center for Global Muslim Life is releasing the first of its kind Pacific Northwest prayer rug, a project aimed at reimagining traditional Muslim prayer rugs as “living artifacts” of Indigenous lands. This project, according to the center’s website, is “meant to reflect the stories, identities, and ancestral ties of Muslim communities” in parts of Washington state, Oregon and British Columbia.

Dr. Universe: Do worms eat and have mouths? – Wrigley, 11, South Carolina

This summer, the Inland Northwest is on track to once again have a Catholic camp for youth thanks to the committed and growing partnership between the Diocese of Boise and Communio CDA, an apostolate organization based in Coeur d’Alene.

Dr. Universe: What makes fluffy snow turn into crunchy, slippery, icy snow? – Penelope, 11, New York state

Dear Dr. Universe: Why do some apple trees produce more apples than others? Some produce almost none! – Alyssa, 11, Washington state

Dr. Universe: Why are butterflies considered a pest by some farmers? – Opemipo, 11, Texas

Dr. Universe: What is a white hole? – Darwin, 11, British Columbia, Canada and Rubal, 9, Australia

Dr. Universe: What is a chemical reaction? – Tim, 10, Virginia

In 1928, Giuseppe Falco, an Italian immigrant, opened a fruit stand in Spokane Valley at 9310 E. Sprague Ave.

Dr. Universe: What creates icebergs? – Kenton, 8, Washington state

The Spokesman-Review is seeking information for its annual guide to summer camps.

Connor Labrot is not embarrassed to say the One Piece trading card game community in Spokane saved his life.

Dr. Universe: Why does the Earth have lava in the middle? – Nora, 6, Florida

Bets. Bets. Bets, anybody?

A fluffy goldendoodle was tied to a metal structure inside a Las Vegas airport as he watched his owner walk away from a JetBlue ticket station.