Ok. I am bored. So, here is a new article. This article shall be your Christmas gift! As some of you probably know, I am going to Minnesota in 6 months for my birthday (March 26, I’m turning 14!). Today, I am going to talk about the most Nordic city in the USA, the history […]
Hej Everyone, it’s Carly. March is an interesting month for me; I have spring break, which means I can research Nordic history and culture all week long. It is also my birthday on March 26 (I’m turning 14), and there is a holiday everyone is familiar with. St Patrick’s Day. Now, I will talk about […]
Hej Everyone, It’s Carly, I hope you’re having a good morning/afternoon/night A few months ago, I made a post called Top 5 Nordic folk bands. I decided to make a part 2 because there are more Nordic folk bands that I want to promote. So, let’s get into it 5# – Triakel Country: Sweden Years […]
Hej Everyone. it’s Carly. Out of the hundreds of books I read in my 14 years of living (almost 14 years, that is), There is one book series I really want to give a shout-out to. This series has changed my life, and I would like to make an article dedicated to it. The Emigrants […]
Before I start, I am currently dealing with a writer’s block… So uhh plz comment some ideas. Velkomenn and Välkomenn to yet another lesson in Scandinavian History (A Kidztalk blog about Scandinavian history). This time on the Norway-Sweden Union, because that is apparently a meme here on KidzTalk. My name is Carly, and I am […]
Have you ever heard of the extraordinary story of a dog who became the most famous traveled postal dog, thanks to his love for mail? Meet Owney, a terrier mix that became a beloved mascot for the Railway Mail Service and the United States Postal Service for nine years. Amazing, right? But you may wonder, […]
In 1986, when the doll company American Girl was founded, they released 6 dolls inspired by American history. As a fellow Scandinavian history enthusiast, I was very surprised when I found out that they had a historical Swedish-American Immigrant doll. Even though I made a post on her on Kidztalk, I want to make a […]
On Saturday, October 14, a solar eclipse will take place and it will be seen across the USA. A solar eclipse is an event where the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun, blocking the Sun from Earth’s point of view. Solar eclipses can only happen when the Moon is a new moon. The October […]
The plagiarism issue is not entirely a new one. It’s been a concern that’s been around for centuries and a common phenomenon at that. Throughout history, scholars, writers, and artists have been accused of taking credit for other people’s work. But what if I tell you a recent discovery suggests a well-known mathematical formula could […]
HAPPY EARLY OCTOBER 9TH EVERYONEEEE. Just kidding, this is more serious than the intro suggests. Last time, I wrote a history essay about Scandinavia. I wrote this too because Inga, the Finnish-American (on Kidztalk), asked me for an Essay on Scandinavian Americans. Here it is, Inga. I sacrificed all my brain cells and time that […]
The Beatles are considered one of the most influential bands in the history of music. Hailing from Liverpool, England, the band consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They formed in 1960 and quickly gained popularity in the UK before taking the United States by storm in 1964. The band’s sound […]
If you’ve ever gone on a drive with your parents on a rainy or snowy day, you’ve probably already witnessed how helpful windshield wipers are in clearing away rain, snow, or debris. But have you ever wondered how this ingenious invention came to be? Or whose brilliant mind invented this simple yet incredibly important feature […]
Would you believe me if I told you that girls had limited toy options before? While boys had a plethora of toy choices, such as a whole world of building sets, action figures, toy trucks, and toy guns to choose from, girls pretty much only had dolls and tea sets to play with. It’s astonishing […]
Are you familiar with the name J. Robert Oppenheimer? You might’ve already heard about him since a Hollywood film about his life hit the cinemas. Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who made important contributions to science and technology. He’s well-known for being the “father of the atomic bomb” due to his work on developing […]
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. It helps our bodies repair and rejuvenate, allowing us to wake up feeling refreshed and energized for the day ahead. Sleep is also known to improve a person’s brain function, memory, and concentration. It also helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, lowers […]
Let’s be honest. Nothing beats a steaming bowl of instant noodles, especially during cold weather. If you’ve already tried this, then you know what I mean! There’s just something comforting about how the flavorful broth of instant noodles warms you up. Its delectable smell and the hot steam waft over you as you slurp the […]
On the third Sunday in June every year, people worldwide honor fathers, fatherhood, and their role in the family. This year, Father’s Day was celebrated on June 18, 2023. It’s a day to show appreciation not only to the fathers but also to the father figures and husbands in people’s lives. But while many people […]
Who is Samuel Morse? Samuel Morse was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, on April 27, 1791. He’s an American inventor and painter who studied art as a young man, attended Yale, and studied art in London. After graduation and studying art, he tried to make money by selling his art, but unfortunately, he couldn’t make enough […]
Here are some important details about John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as JFK. Who was John F. Kennedy? He is the 35th president of the United States. He’s also the youngest person elected to office. What is John F. Kennedy’s nickname? His nickname was JFK. When was John F. Kennedy born? He was born on May […]
In 1803, The French presented the US with an opportunity to purchase the Louisiana territory, which is the western half of the Mississippi River basin, from France by the United States. Thomas Jefferson thought that France might want to control the Mississippi River. So he sent Robert Livingstone and James Monroes to France to negotiate a deal. Surprisingly, they were given […]