What I learned this week

- In a bog, the water may look only a few inches deep, but it could actually be really deep.

- Birch beer is made from birch trees.

- When building a shelter, it is best for it to stay close to the ground so that it will stay warmer.

- There are some really nasty bugs and things in ponds and streams.

- Compasses could be thrown off by various metal or magnetic objects.