Hey, Russ! How many facts are there on News-O-Matic?
Kristian

Hi, Kristian! There are A LOT of facts on News-O-Matic. Each story has a "Fact" section... but that's not all. There are also facts in the stories, so there are just too many to count. Keep reading every day to learn more of them!
Russ

Is Australia west of the equator?
Ada

The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of Earth. It divides the "top" half (the north) of the Earth from the "bottom" half (the south). Australia is in the bottom half. This means it is south of the equator. 🇦🇺
Russ

Hello, Russ. Why is red a Christmas color if it's also a Halloween color? And why is green a Christmas color if it's a St. Patrick's Day color?
Lilliana

Hello, Lilliana. Those are great questions! Keep an eye out in News-O-Matic for an article that will answer your questions. It's called "Why Those Christmas Colors?" The article is coming soon, so check back soon. I'll give you a hint though — the history of Christmas colors involves nature and a drink company!
Russ

HEY, RUSS! How can I get on the picture of the day?
Matias

HEY, MATIAS! Readers send so many drawings every day that I can't show all of them. Still, I enjoy looking at each one! Drawings that connect to News-O-Matic's most recent articles are most likely to be shown in the News Room. Keep sending in your artwork! 🖼️
Russ

Hi, Russ! I like space a lot. Can you make an article on black holes? PLEASE??????????
PSJAISD_student

Hi there! Some of the writers on the News-O-Matic team also love astronomy. You might like "Fireworks From a Black Hole" or "One Big Black Hole" by Ryan. Type "space," "astronomy," or "black hole" into the Search bar to find more stories like these!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I have a question why do farts happen. I know its a weird question, but why?
Charlotte

Hi, Charlotte. It is a little bit of a funny question, but I think it's also a great question! Farts come from gas in your digestive system. That gas is created by swallowing air or by food getting broken down in your gut. That process creates gases that are released by farting! 💨
Russ

Hi, Russ. What's the world's most precious gem?
Precious

Hi, Precious. The many of the world's most expensive gemstones are colored diamonds. Those include a pink, blue, and orange diamond. They are worth millions of dollars!
Russ

Are there any stories about AI?
Eliam

Hi, Eliam! News-O-Matic has done several stories on AI lately. I suggest checking out Monday's story "Big News in the AI World." You may also like "AI: Safe for Teens?" and "Media Literacy Week: Minds Over AI." Enter "AI" in the Search box to find even more stories on this topic!
Russ

Hi Russ, what is your favorite NHL team?
Zachary F.

I grew up in New York City, Zachary. So I became a fan of the New York Rangers! 🏒
Russ

Hey Russ! Do you know how many baseball books you can find on News-O-Matic?
Abel

We have more than 500 articles about baseball on News-O-Matic! ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️ You can find those stories by typing "baseball" in our search feature.
Russ

Hi Russ, my name is Anna. I really like article about wacky week. It’s funny and whenever I'm in a bad mood, reading that news clip always makes me feel better. If possible, could we have more news like this every week? 😃
Anna

Aw, this makes me so happy to hear, Anna. I'm so glad that our articles can cheer you up! I also love the Wacky Week stories. We will try to add more fun news that can make readers feel better. 😃
Russ

Are there any articles about World War 2?
Carter

Yes, Carter. News-O-Matic has about 100 different articles about World War 2. Type "WWII" into the search to find all those articles. I hope you learn a lot about the war that took place from 1939 to 1945.
Russ

What is a good place to start for a school project?
Colin

Hi, Colin. That depends on the project. First, make sure you understand the assignment. If you don't, ask your teacher — or another adult — for help. Then, think about a way to complete it that will be interesting to you. People often do better work when they care about the topic or subject!
Russ

Hi! I am Julianna. I am 8 years old and I think I am just having a good time but I do not know if my friends like me or not. Can you please make a book about IT IS NOT OK TO BULLY?
Julianna

Hi, Julianna. A lot of kids have questions about bullying. That's why News-O-Matic wrote "How to Deal With Bullies" and "A Time to End Bullying." And if you want to know how your friends feel, ask them!
Russ

I like your stories. They are cool!
Carter

Thanks, Carter. I'm glad you like News-O-Matic. The team of writers tries to find stories that are cool — and educational. Keep reading to learn more about science, art, politics... all kinds of news!
Russ

Dear Russ, this is Carina. I would like you to do some holiday articles please.
Carina

Thanks for the request, Carina! News-O-Matic has shared a few holiday articles this season. And you can be certain there are more coming! Have a happy holiday!
Russ

Josh Allen is the best NFL player on the Earth.
36Ncicco

Yes, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills is one of the greatest football players of all time. I hope one day he wins the Super Bowl! 🏈
Russ

Hey Russ! I'm interested in unique and weird animals like insects or others. Could you make an article about something involving that? Thanks! I love the articles you and your team make!
Avery

You got it, Avery! I love learning about interesting animals like insects too. You can search for insects or animals in News-O-Matic to discover all sorts of articles. And I promise to make more! 🪲
Russ

Hi Russ!!! I just wanted to say... merry Christmas and thank you for putting a smile on our faces for every reply you send back to us and News-O-Matic. Also, have a happy new year!!!!
Sarah C

Thanks for your wonderful holiday message, Sarah! I appreciate your words so much. And I hope News-O-Matic can always bring you a smile. Happy New Year to you too!!! 🥳
Russ

Hi, Russ. I would like to know about other holidays around the world. We are doing a research project on different holidays around the world that we don't celebrate.
Chloe

Hi, Chloe! That sounds like an interesting research project. News-O-Matic is a great place to learn information. We have lots of articles about holidays. Try typing the word into the Search. You can even read an article about holidays in each of the months of the year. Try searching for these articles such as "December Holidays" or "May Holidays." You might learn about all sorts of new holidays!
Russ

Hi, Russ. Me and my mom discovered that an AI singer has been writing songs! Why is AI taking over everything?
Shuliu

AI is a very new and powerful technology, Shuliu. Many people are excited to use it for all sorts of tasks, even writing songs. People want to learn all the things AI can do. And they might also be discovering which tasks AI is not so good at. Why do you think AI is a part of so many aspects of our lives? Do you think that is good, or not?
Russ

Hey, Russ. It's Parker. I just wanted to know, is it possible to make your own articles?
Parker

Hey, Parker! You can totally make your own articles. News-O-Matic has a team of writers that create articles. But you can write your own articles about topics you're interested in. They might help you learn and you can share them with your friends and family!
Russ

Why are the Christmas colors green and red?
Lufoglia

Hi Lufoglia! That's a great question. We're getting ready to publish a story about that later in December. Keep reading News-O-Matic for more articles about Christmas, the year 2025 in review, and other winter holidays!
Russ

Hello Russ! I want to ask if News-O-Matic has any articles on rabbits? I'm a huge rabbit fan. Do you have any articles on rabbits, dragons, or numbats! Have a good day!🍀🩷🐇
108092790

Hi there! You can find stories about rabbits by typing "rabbits" in the Search bar. News-O-Matic also has a story about Komodo dragons called "Dragons in Danger." I don't believe we've done a story on numbats yet, but I can recommend another story about cute rodents! It's called "Cold Survival: Viscacha."
Russ

Hola! ¿Cómo estás?
Hector

Hola, Hector. Estoy bien. ¡Gracias por preguntar!
Russ

Hi Russ. I love articles. Do you have any articles about animals?
108226111

Of course! What is your favorite animal? Do you like dogs, cats, or a more unusual animal? News-O-Matic has hundreds of stories about all sorts of animals. Just type the name of an animal into the Search bar, and you'll find all sorts of articles!
Russ

Hi Russ! How do you find what to make articles about? Thanks!
Aaleena

Good question, Aaleena. Each day, the News-O-Matic team looks at stories in the news about science, politics, economics, and other topics. We discuss which ones we think will be most interesting and educational for kids. Then we write those articles!
Russ

Hey Russ! How many books are on News-O-Matic in total???
108081050

News-O-Matic has now published more than 17,000 articles! Each of those articles is in different languages and text levels. So, I hope you get to explore lots of fun stories to read!
Russ

Hey Russ, in your office (in the news room) there is a picture of two people who are they? You matter! PS: Thank you for writing amazing articles!
Avery

Good eye, Avery! The two kids in the picture are my children! I have a boy (Owen) and a girl (Aubrey). That's them in the photo in the News Room! Thank YOU for reading our articles every day. You matter too! 😊
Russ

Hi Russ, what is the world's biggest spider web?
108120259

Hi there! News-O-Matic did a story called "The World's Biggest Spider Web?" It's about the discovery of a spider megacity in a cave. It may be the world's biggest spider web... or there may be a bigger one that humans haven't yet discovered! 🕸️
Russ

HI Russ, this is Zachary F. What is your fav NFL team?
Zachary

I like the New York Giants, Zachary. 🏈 They won the Super Bowl a few times when I was a kid. But the team has not been good for many years. 😢
Russ

Hi Russ. Can you make an article about the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers? Me, my uncle, siblings, cousins and mom are going together in America.
Israel L

We will definitely write an article once the final teams are set in the 2026 World Cup! ⚽️ That is so exciting that you're going to go to the World Cup with your family, Israel! If you want to share your experience for News-O-Matic, ask a parent or teacher to email ask@newsomatic.org.
Russ

Hi Russ, who was the first person to go to space ?
Brendy

The first person to go to space was Yuri Gagarin. He went to space on April 12, 1961. 🚀 That was an important day in world history!
Russ

Russ when was News-O-Matic made?
Harrison

Good question, Harrison. We started News-O-Matic back in 2012. That means we have been publishing new articles every day for more than 12 years! 😱
Russ

Hey Russ! I just read the Olympic Torch Reaches Rome and I just want to say good job cuz I liked it!
Aysha

Thanks so much, Aysha! I wrote that article because I love the Olympics, and Rome is one of my favorite cities. So it means a lot that you enjoyed the story. 😊
Russ