Rescued Kitten with 28 Toes Breaks Guinness World Record

Who here has cats? Have you ever wondered or even counted how many toes your cat has? Well, I have! Just to share with you, I have 10 cats now, and they’re all rescues.  We found most of them abandoned on the st…

Two Athletes Make History As They Finish Marathon in Under Two Hours with New Advanced Running Shoes.

Have you ever watched a marathon and thought, “Wow, those runners are fast”?  Running a marathon is a huge challenge. Did you know that athletes make a sub-two-hour marathon a goal for runners? A sub-two-hour mara…

A 10-Year-Old Discovers Butterflies Remember Caterpillar Life

Have you ever wondered if butterflies can remember what it was like to be a caterpillar? Butterflies go through a big change called metamorphosis, where they completely change their body and appearance as they…

Young Innovator Wants to Clean Up 90% of Ocean Plastic by 2040

Plastic pollution is a big problem for our oceans. Did you know that cleaning up all the plastic in the ocean using regular methods would take 80,000 years? This is because the plastic is always moving with ocean…

Here are 13 NASA Innovations that Ended Up In Our Homes

Did you know that some of the cool technology we use in our everyday lives actually came from NASA?  Yep. That’s right!  NASA engineers create gadgets and tools to help astronauts survive in space, and many of the…

Was Bigfoot Spotted? Everything You Need To Know About the Sasquatch

Have you ever heard about Bigfoot? It’s a popular legend about a big, ape-like creature that some people believe lives in the forests of North America.  For many years, people have told stories about seeing Bi…

8-Year-Old Boy in Northern California Wants to Be a Pilot

Have you heard of the movie Top Gun? If not, let me tell you what it’s about! It’s about a guy named Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise. He’s a skilled, rebellious Navy pilot.  After his best frien…

Joby Aviation Successfully Completes First NYC Test Flight For Electric Air Taxi

Have you ever been stuck in terrible traffic and thought, “Wouldn’t it be nice if I could skip this traffic and just fly?” Well, that’s getting closer to happening in New York City.  Pretty cool, huh? Joby Avi…

California Man Builds Mini Disneyland in His Backyard Over 27 Years

Have you ever been to Disneyland? I have! I grew up watching Disney movies, so it’s a dream come true to finally see and experience it! Here are some photos I took last February in Hong Kong Disneyland! But what i…

The Legend of the Loch Ness Monster

Did you know that every year on April 21, we celebrate International Loch Ness Monster Day?  Now, you might be wondering, what’s that all about?  This day marks the anniversary of a famous photo taken in 1934, kno…

Researchers Upload a Fly Brain in a Virtual Space and Let It Move a Digital Body

Have you ever watched a movie or read a book where characters find themselves in strange new worlds after their minds are transferred into robots or digital worlds?  That sounds cool yet scary at the same time,…

Artemis II Successfully Completes Moon Flyby Mission

Do you remember the previous post I made about Artemis I? If not, that’s okay! You can read the post here. Now, here’s some amazing news! Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Chr…

Boy Who Survived Rare Infection Throws First Pitch at Diamondbacks Game

Did you know that throwing the first pitch at a baseball game is a big honor?  It symbolizes the start of the game and often features someone with a special story connected to the team.  For many fans and p…

Aura V, an 8-year-old girl, becomes the Youngest Grammy Winner Ever

Have you ever heard of the Grammy Awards? They’re given out every year by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to celebrate amazing work in music.  The awards include many genres like pop, jazz, cl…

HBO Releases First Trailer for Upcoming "Harry Potter" Series

Any Potterheads here? Well, wands at the ready! Here’s something new for us to look forward to! HBO just released the first trailer for a new Harry Potter series.  Yep. You read that right. Can you believe it? The…

Minecraft World Set to Open in Chessington World of Adventures in 2027

Are there any Minecraft fans here? Well, I’ve got some awesome news for you! In 2027, a new Minecraft World is going to open at Chessington World of Adventures in the U.K. Imagine a place that looks just like t…

The Surprising History of Homework (And Why It Exists)

Have you ever found yourself staring at all your homework and wondered, “Who even invented this?”  Well, you’re not alone. I did wonder about it for a bit before. I understand. It can be pretty tiring, especi…

Meet Punch the Monkey, Japan's Viral Baby Macaque: Everything You Need to Know

Have you ever heard of Punch the Monkey? He’s also known as Panchi-kun, and he is a 7-month-old Japanese macaque at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.  I’m pretty sure you’ve seen photos and maybe even watched viral videos…

Why More States Are Adding Back Cursive Writing to School Lessons

Did you know that a few years back, many states decided to stop teaching students how to write in cursive?  A big reason for this change was the rise of technology and digital communication. After the pandemic,…

Three-Year-Old from Northern England Breaks Guinness World Records with Trick Shots

Have you ever heard of snookers? If not, that’s okay. Let me tell you about it. Snooker is a cue sport played on a big table covered with green felt. The table has six pockets where players try to sink balls. It u…

Here’s How To Improve Your Attention Span and Focus

Have you ever found yourself doing something else, maybe it’s homework or just playing games, and suddenly need to check your phone or see who just texted you?  If so, you’re not alone! I’ve experienced it too. M…

The World’s Oldest Rock Art Discovered in Indonesia

Before we had paintings, sculptures, drawings, and the incredible 3D art we see today, did you know that prehistoric people were creating art too?  Yep, you read that right!  Way back in prehistoric times, p…

Teen Recreates 300-Year-Old Cello With 3D Printing and Lands a Deal on Shark Tank

For years, 3D printing has become popular, and adults and even kids are excited about it.  It’s no surprise that many children are adding 3D printers to their wish lists. With 3D printing, you can create all so…

Scientists Find 75-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur In US Landmark

Did you know that experts have uncovered more than 700 different species of dinosaurs so far? From the famous T. rex and Velociraptor to Brontosaurus and Spinosaurus, these dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of…

Scientists Suggest That Humans May Have a New Sense

Have you heard of our five main senses? They are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Each one helps us explore the world around us in a different way.  For example, our eyes let us see colors and shapes,…

Girl Scout Cookies Season Is Here. Check Out the New Flavor

Have you ever seen Girl Scouts selling cookies, either at your door or in a movie? Or maybe you have friends in a troop that sells those treats? Well, guess what? It’s that special time of year again. Girl Scout c…

Here’s How To Calculate Dog Years

Do you have a pet dog? If you do, I’m pretty sure you’ve already wondered about how old your pet is in dog years.  While we measure our age in years, dogs age a bit differently. But before I explain how this work…