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Centennial Elementary School students preparing to launch rockets they built

Harrison School District 2 students build and launch their own rockets
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Students at Centennial Elementary School in Harrison School District 2 are preparing to launch their very own rockets.

The district says the inaugural 'Rocket Day' event will allow 800 fifth grade students to build and launch their very own rockets. Launch day is scheduled for Friday.

School officials say this is all done to inspire students to learn more about space and pursue careers in related fields.

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Viral Social Media Post Claims 'Maggot' in Food - Restaurant Fights Back with Proof

Rebecca VanGorden's photo from El Super Taco sparked viral controversy when commenters claimed they saw a maggot in the food. The Colorado Springs restaurant requested a health department inspection, which concluded the item was actually rice, not what social media suggested.

Viral Social Media Post Claims 'Maggot' in Food - Restaurant Fights Back with Proof

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