Lots of Public Attention
Shannon’s story got so popular, she became an overnight sensation in other surrounding towns. Heres another writeup she got by a local paper two towns over from her!
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How a Community’s Efforts Changed This Bullied Teen’s Life
The More You Know
- Sesame Street is now a real place.
- The 442nd Infantry Regiment, a largely Japanese American unit that served during WWII, did so while their families were held in internment camps. Their motto was "Go for Broke" and they were the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
- A chameleon's tongue is twice as long as its body.
- If you sneeze while driving at 60 mph, your eyes are closed for around 50 feet.