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Using The iPad To Communicate With Dolphins

Using The iPad To Communicate With Dolphins

Posted by June Liu on 08/30/2010

Who says humans are the only iPad enthusiasts? Merlin, a two-year-old dolphin who resides at Dolphin Discovery in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, is the latest fan of the gadget! But, while most consumers use it to browse the Internet, check e-mail or simply play games, the bottlenose dolphin may be the first, to utilize it as a learning tool.

The Hardest Hangman Word Is . . .

The Hardest Hangman Word Is . . .

Posted by The Editor on 08/22/2010

At some point or another, we have all played and lost at Hangman, the fun game that involves one player thinking of a word, while the rest try to read his/her mind and guess, before the poor 'stick' man gets hanged. While a lot of words are difficult to figure out, there is apparently one, which is the hardest word of all - And, we guarantee you will never be able to guess what it is!

Pop-Tarts World: Crazy Good!

Pop-Tarts World: Crazy Good!

Posted by Jaanki Dave on 08/16/2010

Ask any busy teenager to name one best friend, and the answer will be Pop-Tarts! There is nothing like popping a freshly toasted one in your mouth for that extra boost of sugar, especially after a long hard night of cramming for exams.

If Dogs Can Have A Hotel, Why Not Cats?

If Dogs Can Have A Hotel, Why Not Cats?

Posted by Kavi Dolasia on 08/09/2010

If you have a cat and are planning on going on a trip, then you need to check out the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel. But be warned, your cat may have never want to come home again!

Should Lemonade Stands Require A Health Permit?

Should Lemonade Stands Require A Health Permit?

Posted by The Editor on 08/09/2010

For most American children, setting up a lemonade stand is a spontaneous event - Wake up one bright summer morning, squeeze a few lemons and start selling it to whoever passes by.

This Weekend - It's Double Trouble in Twinsburg!

This Weekend - It's Double Trouble in Twinsburg!

Posted by The Editor on 08/08/2010

If you happen to be in Twinsburg, Ohio this first full weekend of August, don't be surprised if you see double, triple or even quadruple images of every person you meet. That's because you have just arrived at the world's largest Twin Days festival.

Can't Shake That Tune From Your Mind? Blame It On The Earworm!

Can't Shake That Tune From Your Mind? Blame It On The Earworm!

Posted by The Editor on 08/02/2010

The next time you irritate your family or friends by humming the same tune over and over and over, you can blame it on that pesky earworm that's slithered into your brain.

Georgia Welcomes A Zedonk (Part Zebra, Part Donkey)

Georgia Welcomes A Zedonk (Part Zebra, Part Donkey)

Posted by The Editor on 07/28/2010

What happens when you cross a Donkey with a Zebra - You get a Zedonk or Zonkey of course! This rare combination happens rather infrequently, which is why the birth of this little foal at Chestatee Preserve in Dahlonega, Georgia is causing so much excitement.

 Comic Con - Where Adults Can Be Kids Again!

Comic Con - Where Adults Can Be Kids Again!

Posted by The Editor on 07/26/2010

For the last four days, San Diego, CA has been host to one of the world's most popular conventions - Comic Con International, an event dedicated to comics, science fiction and fantasy. While children are welcome at this event, it is more populated with adults behaving like kids!

Atacama Desert - The World's Driest Desert

Atacama Desert - The World's Driest Desert

Posted by The Editor on 07/19/2010

While deserts are by definition, places where rain is scarce, there is only one area on this earth - the central portion of Chile's Atacama Desert, where it never ever rained - at least since humans started keeping a record - about 400 years ago!


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