Kids News - Current Events
Lucky Toddler Gets 'Trapped' Inside A Candy Machine
Imagine being trapped inside an arcade machine filled with toys and candy - Impossible? Think again! That's exactly what happened to little Cohen Stone, except the toddler was too young to take advantage of it, the way we all would have!
Get Up Close And Personal With . . . . . Creepy Crawlies
While we have all heard of fleas and dung flies, very few of us have seen them up close - and we mean really up close! The photos were taken by scientific photographer Steve Gschmeissner, from Bedford, using a Scanning Electron Microscope, which not only magnifies imags by a million times, but also, builds them up in 3D. In case you are wondering, the picture above is the head of a honey bee!
Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim Is The Richest Man On Earth!
After reigning the roost for 14 of the last 15 years, Microsoft tycoon, Bill Gates, has finally been usurped by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, as the World's richest man!
Rare 'All Black' King Penguin Spotted In the Antarctica
National Geographic contributing editor, Andrew Evans was almost at the end or his six-week epic bus journey from Washington D.C. to Antarctica, when he spotted something very unusual - An all black King Penguin waddling along with a group of normal-looking penguins.
Video Of The Week - DJ Grandma Rocks The Parisian Music Scene!
The music scene in Paris, France is being taken by storm - not by a bright-eyed 19-year old, but by 69-year old British grandmother, Ruth Flowers, who goes by the name of DJ Mamy Rock!
Cooking With Miranda - Leprechaun Ice Cream Pie
Next week is St.Patrick's Day, which means it is time to look for those pesky little leprechauns. To get you into the spirit, I bring you an easy peasy, but delicious 'Leprechaun Ice Cream Pie'.
The 'Last Great Race On Earth' Has Begun!
Iditarod, the world famous trail sled dog race, kicked off amidst much fanfare from downtown Anchorage, last Saturday. Now in its 38th year, the race attracted 71 teams comprising of a musher (sled dog team leader) and a crew of between 12-16 dogs.
Coming Soon - A 'Green' Ferrari
While Ferrari's are known and admired for many things, environmental friendliness is not one of them. That however changed last week, when the Italian car company introduced its first 'green' high-performance vehicle at the prestigious Geneva Car Show.
Secret Millionaire Leaves $7MM USD For Her Alma Mater
During her entire 100-year life, Lake Forest resident, Grace Groner was known as a gentle frugal woman, who lived in a one-bedroom cottage, shopped at rummage sales and never even owned a car. Now, a few months after her death, the world has recognized her for what she really was - An amazingly big-hearted secret millionaire.
And The 'Oscars' For The Best Toys Go To . . . . .
While everybody knows that the Oscars for the movies will be awarded this Sunday, very few people realize that the 'Oscar' awards for something more important (In our view) - Best Toys of The Year', have already been handed out, two weeks ago, at a grand gala, held by the Toy Industry Association in New York City.
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Golden Retriever Lives Up To Her Name!