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What It Takes to Be Superman
October 26th, 2022

They say Superman is “faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” But just how fast, powerful, and high-jumping is he? Read on to put numbers to the powers of Superman!

Can That Cow Jump over the Moon?
July 29th, 2021

When you think about the nursery rhyme “Hey Diddle Diddle,” a cow seems like an odd choice to jump over the moon, since kangaroos, hares, and other animals can jump a lot higher. Read on to reach new heights with the jumping nursery rhyme math!

High-Flying Jump
May 19th, 2021

Jumping on a trampoline can make you feel a little like a superhero. Just one little push-off and you’re flying higher than any normal human being on the ground. Maybe that’s why one dog wanted to get in on the action, too. Read on to find out about this and some of the zany trampoline records — and soar to new heights with the math!

Big-Jumping Bunnies
May 2nd, 2021

Why should horses get to have all the fun in show jumping competitions? Hop to the math and see what animal is jumping in on the fun!

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