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Aristotle notices that his shadow changes size throughout the day. He asks everyone why, but nobody agrees. So he watches the Sun and discovers that asking questions can lead to amazing discoveries.
Moral lesson: Stay curious! Asking questions and observing carefully can lead to wonderful discoveries.
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- What was the main mystery that Aristotle was trying to solve?
- What does Aristotle do when he wants to understand the world better?
- How did Aristotle feel at the end of the story when he saw his shadow again?
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