Have you ever heard of the largest primate species to ever exist? Meet the Gigantopithecus blacki, the giant ape that roamed southeast Asia 2 million to 300,000 years ago. This ancient primate stood up to 10 feet tall (3 meters) and weighed over 440 to 660 pounds (200–300 kg), approximately three to four times a […]
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 […]
Every New Year, it’s become a tradition for people around the world to look back on the past year and start thinking about the year ahead. Many reflect on improving themselves and making positive changes in their lives. This is why so many people make New Year’s resolutions at this time. These goals may range […]
So, I made a post back in October of last year called “40 Questions: Nordic Edition,” and that post is kinda outdated. So, I am gonna do another one for 2024. This is basically all from the point of view of a 13-year-old Nordic enthusiast help 40 Questions: Nordic Edition What aspects of Nordic culture […]
Razor’s jaws and Killer’s jaws crushed the ends of the sub, causing water to flood in. “BEN, CALL THE BACKUP, I’LL PATCH UP ED!” The captain yelled. Ben rushed to the phone. “BACKUP, MAYDAY, THIS IS THE SEAL! WE HAVE TWO MASSIVE ANIMALS ATTACKING OUR SUB, AND WE CAN’T MOVE IT! WATER’S POURING IN, GET […]
So, dear friends, I hope this post finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share something important with you. As some of you may know, I have been using this platform under the guise of a boy. I did this because I wanted to promote the idea that boys should help girls […]
Okay, so I intended KidzNet User of the Year 2023 (and KidzTalk too, but this post is about the KidzNet version) to be a peaceful voting ceremony where you nominate who you think influenced 2023 the most on here. Not a ceremony where people get upset because other people didn’t vote them and they (the […]
Before I start, I do want to say that I will not be posting until Next year. I am only gonna post 2 more posts for December. This chapter and an article on St Lucia Day (I am working on my research, it should come between the 10th and 14th of December) +++++++ I never […]
“Successful heist. That deserves a vintage butterscotch dilly bar.” Ed said to Pedro while gently pulling the delicious treat out of the time freezer. “I thought DQ stopped making those 19 years ago,” Pedro said in amazement. “I have my personal stock. When we robbed Fort Knox 2 years ago, I stole about ten 6-pack […]
Have you ever heard of or seen Moomin? Most people do not recognize these hippo-like characters that appeared in comic books and movies, but these characters are a big deal in Finland and Sweden So, what is a Moomin in Finland? Moomin is a series of children’s books written in the 1940s by Tove Jansson. […]
This is my first KN story since August. I have gained major experience from making about 12 series on KT. Now, it’s time to unleash some of that experience. This is a new format to you, but it will be this way, so it will not take moderators more time to edit and approve. This […]
Americas favorite two pets. Cat vs dog. Meow vs woof. A Little About Cats Cats have incredible eyesight and hunting skills. They are super agile and good at catching prey. Some people think cats favorite food is milk but when in reality, milk can actually do more bad than good in cats. Cats are actually […]
When we think of the Nordic languages, we can usually think of Languages like Swedish and Norwegian. Today, I will be talking about 3 different interesting Nordic languages that are spoken by very few people or have been used historically. This was very fun to research, so yea Finnglish (American Finnish) Just as the name […]
Video games are, without a doubt, beneficial to children. They can help a child socialize with their friends. Studies prove that there is nothing harmful to kids playing video games. It can even teach kids certain skills such as problem-solving, decision-making and socialization, and making new friends. Some people say video games are bad, but […]
The holiday season is just around the corner AGAIN. Time sure flies fast, huh? It’s that wonderful time of the year again when kids are excited about the gifts they’ll receive. I’m pretty sure you already have a list of what to ask from your parents. Or maybe you’re still thinking of what you want […]
In 2017, a 29-year-old Sámi Girl named Kajsa Sogn Balto, along with some of her friends, released her 1st album. Her Album was titled Sámi Sohka (Sámi Family.) The album was mostly rock covers of Norwegian and Sámi Folk songs. Little did she know, She was making a bigger difference than expected. Kajsa Balto was […]
When we think of Norwegian folk music, we usually think of Viking folk bands like Wardruna and Månegarm, but there is a beautiful side of Norwegian Folk music that is not known to a lot of the public: Stevs. A Stev is a type of traditional music in Norway that is mostly acapella with little […]
Imagine there was a huge storm, and you were too little to remember it. You got lost from your family, siblings, and everyone, and you were stuck somewhere you had no clue where you were. That’s exactly what happened to Toto. On June 1, 2011, there was a HUGE tornado in Massachusetts, where it mostly […]
Answer: Norway. It is the 1st one I got introduced to, and it is very interesting and cool. 2. Have you ever visited any Nordic countries? If so, which ones and what was your favorite experience? Answer: None 🙁 3. What is your favorite Nordic dish or food? Answer: Swedish Meatballs and Norwegian Salmon. 4. […]
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 […]