Why Do We Say Something Is 'Cool'?

Cool means something is really good or impressive. It started because scientists used it to describe things that worked well, like a cool machine. Now, we use it for anything awesome!

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  1. A kid says, 'That ice cream is cool!' because it’s really good.
  2. Your friend says, 'You did a cool job!' when you finish your homework quickly.
  3. Mom says, 'This soup is cool!' after tasting it and liking it.

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