Social Rundown: Blue spirals in sky, rodeo stars on the loose, and chores for kids
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Blue Spirals in the Sky?
A blue spiral was seen in the night sky yesterday. It was likely caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket. The rocket`s frozen exhaust plume appeared to be spinning in the atmosphere and reflecting light, creating the spiral effect. Shout out to Joanne Werrell and Clement Corsi for the photos and footage.
Cattle stars loose on TX Highway
And it seems like some rodeo stars had to be roped on the busy highway in Houston yesterday. Highway lanes along I-45 were closed for about four hours yesterday after more than 30 cows escaped their trailer. Many animals were 'roping cows' from the rodeo and had been trained to avoid capture. I mean, come on… this could only happen in Texas.
Should kids have chores?
Many psychologists are weighing in on whether children should have chores and whether they should be compensated for them. Of course, this will be for each parent or family to decide.
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