freerice.comIf you haven't discovered this website yet, you should probably go there. Now.
I have reasons to appreciate this site outside of the good it does. I ask the kids to shoot for 1000 grains before playing some random racing game online, and it keeps them busy for a good 15 minutes. The quiet is nice though I'm not positive that they don't just click answers and cross their fingers that it's correct. Lately they've been asking if this is really true and are curious about this thing called the "UN World Food Program". The idea of feeding hungry people in Africa actually intrigues and motivates them to practice their basic algebra and English vocab.
John Breen, the guy who started this little website, was a freaking genius. In a time when few people believe that good exists or that change can occur in some of the everyday instances of life (like surfing the web), this guy proves us wrong. Plus, it's educational.
Gratitude goes out to people who appreciate knowledge and believe hunger can end.
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