Current Events for November 12, 2012Monday, November 12, 2012 at 6:26 am
The Competition For Title Of 'World's Smallest Dog' Heats Up!
Getting into the Guinness World Records is not easy. But never has the competition been so fierce as the current one faced by these small pooches - All vying for the coveted title of 'World's Smallest Dog'.
Why Darth Vader And Mickey Mouse May Soon Become Best Of Pals!
Most of us associate Disney with Mickey and his friends and princesses like Snow White and Cinderella - None of whom of course are for cool tweens and teens! However, over the years the Burbank, California based entertainment behemoth has become much more than that.
An Elephant That Speaks Korean? . . . . . . Hmmmm!
Elephants have been known to do many things - Paint, calculate math problems, wash cars and in some cases even whistle and imitate sounds. But actually speak a language ? That is a first and until now thought to be impossible given that the mighty mammals cannot use their lips to make sounds like humans, because their upper lips and noses are fused together to form their trunks. However, one elephant in South Korea seems to be defying all logic and odds!
New York Marathoners Use Their Running Prowess To Help Victims of Frankenstorm
Had things gone according to plan, yesterday November 4th, would have been the 42nd consecutive year of the New York Marathon, an event so popular that participants get selected by lottery. But thanks to Frankenstorm Sandy, things were not quite normal and after an intense debate, Mayor Bloomberg finally decided to given into the general consensus that the event be canceled.
Scientists Create Transparent Soil To 'Spy' On Plants!
For many years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of what really goes on in plants in the parts that are not visible to us - That is, around the roots that lie underground hidden by dense soil. Now, thanks to researchers from Scotland's University of Abertay Dundee, they may finally be able to solve this mystery that is as old as the Universe itself!
Astronomy Fans And Scientists Get Ready For 2012's Only Total Solar Eclipse
On November 14th, 2012, a very narrow corridor of the Southern Hemisphere will be treated to a special celestial event - The only total solar eclipse of 2012. The complete concealment of the sun will only be seen from Kakadu National Park and Cairns in Australia, parts of the South Pacific and a small area off the coast of Chile.
The Significance Of Veterans Day
This weekend, as you are enjoying the three-day holiday in honor of Veterans Day, do take at least a few minutes to pay your respects to all the men and women who have served the country in our armed forces. These include the members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard.Join Class
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