Pennies, Exercise, and Houses!

No More Pennies?

Have you ever wondered who makes coins?  Our government makes the coins we use every day.  But, there is a big problem.  Making coins is very expensive.  In fact, it costs 11 cents to make a penny that is only worth 1 cent!  Making coins costs our country 200 million dollars each year.  President Obama is trying to save money.  So, he wants to find a less expensive way to make coins.  One idea is to use a different mix of metals to make the coins.  Another idea is to get rid of pennies.  The cost of items would have to be rounded to the nearest 5 cents.  We will have to wait and see if the penny will become a piece of history. 

Fuel for Your Brain

We all know that exercise is good for your body.  It makes your muscles strong and your heart healthy.  Exercise is also good for your mind.  Scientists in Japan recently found out why.  They found that when you exercise, your brain is sending many messages to your body.  It sends messages about balance, vision, and breathing.   All of that work your brain is doing is good for your mind.  The scientists found that this helps your memory and thinking all day long.  Make sure you exercise every day to help your body and your brain!

Selling Houses

For a few years, the United States had a problem.  The value of houses was falling.  Also, less people wanted to buy a house.  This caused there to be too many houses for sale.  People who needed to move could not move because they could not sell their house.  This week, there is some good news about houses.  Home sales have increased, or gotten bigger, since last year.  People are now starting to buy houses again!  This will help people who need to move to a different house.