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World - / Oct 16, 2026 - Indiana man builds 60,000-gallon backyard water park - Cory Johnson of Cromwell decided to elevate his backyard experience, opting for a private water park after a frustratingly long pool installation wait. His dream evolved from a basic pool design, famously sketched on a napkin, into a spectacular 60,000-gallon water park featuring special attractions. With rentals at $140 per hour and a steady stream of bookings, he's also eyeing future upgrades like a steam cave and relaxing hot spring.

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World - / Oct 16, 2026 - 10-year-old New Jersey girl writes poem on Colombian heritage, makes it to Top 10 in poetry contest - A 10-year-old girl from New Jersey has been named among the Top 10 winners of Creative Communication's national poetry contest. Luisa Gonzalez's poem, All Stitched Together, was selected from thousands of entries. Inspired by the Colombian flag, the poem reflects her cultural identity and pride in her heritage. She had previously received honourable mentions in the competition.

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