Rare facts for kids

Rare means something that is not common or hard to find. It can describe many different things, from how cooked your food is to special animals or even old video games!

Sometimes, when we say something is rare, it means it's very special because there aren't many of them.

What Does Rare Mean?

The word "rare" can have a few different meanings depending on what you are talking about.

Rare Food

When you order a steak, "rare" means it's cooked very quickly. The outside is seared, but the inside is still cool and red. It's one of the least cooked options for meat.

Rare Things and Scarcity

"Rare" can also describe something that is scarce. This means there isn't much of it available. For example, a rare coin is hard to find because only a few were made.

Rare Species in Nature

In nature, a rare species is a type of animal or plant that has very few living members. This often means they are in danger of disappearing forever. Scientists and conservation groups work hard to protect these rare species so they don't become extinct.

Rare Acronyms

Sometimes, "RARE" is used as an acronym, which means each letter stands for a word.

RARE Rocket Engine

The Ram Air Rocket Engine (RARE) was a special engine developed by the U.S. Navy in the 1950s. It was designed for rockets and used a unique way to get air for its fuel.

RARE Antarctic Expedition

The Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE) was an important trip to Antarctica. It took place in the late 1940s and helped explorers learn more about the icy continent.

Rare in Entertainment

The word "Rare" is also part of the names of some cool entertainment groups.

Rare Video Games

Rare is a famous British company that makes video games. They have created many popular games over the years, including classics for Nintendo and Xbox consoles. Some of their well-known games include Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie.

Rare Music Bands

There are also music groups named Rare:

• Rare (Northern Irish band) was a trip hop group from the 1990s.
• Rare (Serbian band) is an alternative rock band from Serbia.

See also

• Rarity (disambiguation)
• Rarities (disambiguation)
• All pages with titles containing "Rare"

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