Canadian Artist Excels in Bubble Wrap PaintingsThough the inventor's original reason for creating bubble wrap to use as textured wallpaper or greenhouse insulator never quite took off, many other unexpected uses ranging from an advent-like calendar to a dancing mat, sure have. However, none come even close to what Toronto-based artist Bradley Hart is using it for - A canvas upon which to create stunning portraits and landscape mosaics!...
Read news articleWorld Bids Farewell To Margaret Thatcher AKA Iron LadyOn April 8th, 2013, the world mourned the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who passed away after suffering from a stroke at the age of 87. Besides being the country's longest serving leader (1979 to 1990) in the 20th century, she was the first woman to lead a Western democracy. During her 11-year reign, the strong-willed woman, who was nicknamed 'Iron Lady' by leaders of the former Soviet Union, made some hard-charging decisions for which she was loved and loathed in equal measures....
Read news articleRe-living The Sinking Of The Titanic, 101 Years LaterApril 15th, marks the 101st anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Dubbed 'The ship of dreams', the luxury cruise liner was like no other. Considered an engineering marvel, the 11-story structure was not only the largest ship to ever grace the seas, but also, one that featured unrivaled grandeur and amenities. It is therefore not surprising that the sinking of the 50,000-ton behemoth within days after its launch, continues to capture the interest of people across all ages, even today....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Feathers Fly High On International Pillow Fight DayOn Saturday April 6th, thousands of adults and children all over the world got together in predesignated locations in their respective cities with one purpose in mind - To have a good old-fashioned pillow fight with total strangers!...
Read news articleSwimming Pigs Live The Ultimate Life Of Luxury In The BahamasAny mention of the Bahamas tends to evoke images of pristine white sands, crystal clear water and . . . pigs? Apparently they are the main attraction for the thousands of tourists that sail past the tiny island of Big Mayor Cay, better known as, Pig Island....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - First Dog Goes On An Easter Egg HuntOne of the most fun Easter traditions is the egg hunt. And while most of you have probably just completed yours, the youngest member of the White House, first dog Bo got to go on his, in mid-March. Not only that, he was all alone, which meant that he did not have to jostle with anyone, for the eggs....
Read news articleIt's April Fool's Day - Watch Out For The Pranks!Though April 1st, better known as April Fool's Day, is technically not a holiday, it is highly anticipated each year, especially by people who like to pull pranks. The origin of this tradition is a little sketchy. Some believe that the light-hearted fun began in 1582, when the Julian calendar (which began the New Year in April), was replaced with today's Gregorian calendar. Others maintain that it was a way to mark the change of seasons. No matter how it all started, the day can be a lot of fun!...
Read news articleBritish Student Discovers 300 Million Year Old Fossilized FootprintsA ten-year old British student has taken the world of Paleontology by storm with his discovery of a fossilized imprint that experts believe is more than 300 million-years old, from the Carboniferous period around the time when Pangaea was being formed....
Read news articleIs Ecotourism Harming Wild Stingrays?Humans are naturally curious - They like to seek out the wildest adventures even if it means intruding on the habitats and lives of other species. Nowhere is this fact more obvious than Stingray City in the Cayman Islands. The popular tourist destination attracts over a million visitors each year, all eager to swim and pet the stingrays that flock to the shallow sandbars in droves....
Read news articleIndia's Spring Festival Is Like None Other!Indians love festivals! Not a month goes by without a celebration. But none are as fun as Holi, the festival of color. Held annually at the beginning of spring on the day after a full moon, this year's festival happens to be today - March 27th, 2013....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - A Coffee Powered Vehicle?We all know that coffee can get humans all wired up and active, but powering a truck? That has to be a first! However, it is what engineer Martin Bacon and a group of volunteers from Teesdale Conservation in Durham, England were able to successfully demonstrate, on February, 19th, 2013....
Read news articleDig In! Thai Elephants Indulge In A Scrumptious BuffetWhile Elephants are revered by the local people of Thailand, they are also used as beasts of burdens. In the past, it was to help fight battles. Today, these majestic animals are extensively utilized to help carry wood for the logging industry. It is therefore, nice to hear that on National Elephant Day the mighty mammals are treated like the royalty they are, and served with meals fit for a king....
Read news articleRare Medical Condition Leaves Woman Seeing The World Upside DownEver wondered how the world would look if everything around appeared topsy turvy? Just ask Bojana Danilovic, a Serbian woman who has always see it that way!...
Read news articleGeorgia Boys Help Save Infant's Life With CPR Lessons Learned From A PosterThe next time you see a CPR poster at school or are asked to examine the safety instructions whilst in an airplane, be sure to take more than a cursory glance - For while you may never need them, knowing what to do, may save someone else's life. That, is exactly what two Georgia boys are being applauded for!...
Read news articleWant To Save Our Planet? Take The Earth Hour Challenge This SaturdayWhile all of us cannot be as enterprising as Felix Finkbeiner, the 13-year-old German school boy that has spearheaded a global eco campaign, we can still help reverse global warming trends with small things - Like switching off all lights and electronic devices for an hour, which is what hundreds of millions of people all over the world are planning to do from 8.30-9.30 on Saturday, March 23rd, in celebration of Earth Hour. Believe it or not, this minor action will go a long way in helping global warming....
Read news articleCelebrating Women's History MonthAmerican historian Laurel Ulrich once said 'Well-behaved women rarely make history' - And she was right! Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and others did not help win the war against slavery and apartheid by following the rules. Today in honor of Women's History Month, we present a few more women and a teenager, whose bold behavior and courage to break conventional wisdom helped pave the way for the respect and equality enjoyed by their counterparts today....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Six-Year-Old Break Dancing Champion Is MesmerizingMeet Six-year old Dachiya Atkinson - The latest sensation to take the world by storm with her amazing break dancing skills that she showcased at the recently held Baby Battle Pro Chelles International Competition in Paris, France....
Read news articleTokyo's Sweet Collections Fashion Show Is One Delicious CakewalkConfectionery makers try to market their yummy creations in many ways - Some by putting up giant banners, others by setting up pop-up shops and giving away free samples and then, there are the creative Japanese chefs who market their goods by creating edible fashions that models can strut in!...
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Britain's Youngest Town Crier Is Eight!First there was nine-year old Quvenzhané Wallis, the for best actor in the history of the awards and now there is little Evie Cloy who at 8, just became Britain's (and probably the world's), youngest town crier!...
Read news articleCanines Demonstrate The True Meaning Of 'Best Friends Forever'To declare to be Best Friends Forever (BFF) is easy - All one has to do, is say it loudly and exchange a bracelet or two. However, a true BFF is one that helps out when the other is in trouble, not just once or twice, but for an entire lifetime, if needed - That is the kind of friend that six-year old Milo has become for his best buddy, Eddie, who recently lost his eyesight....
Read news articleSydney's Original Doll Hospital Turns 100!In this day and age when we have a tendency to toss toys that are even slightly worn, it is tough to believe that there is a 'hospital' where dolls along with their accessories like prams, as well as, all kinds of beloved stuffed animals can be repaired and brought back to their original glory. What is even more amazing is that such a place has existed for a century and is still going strong. Welcome to Sydney's 'Original Doll Hospital' that celebrated its 100th birthday, on February 22nd, 2013....
Read news articleThe Purr-Fect Way To Show Off Your Pet CatHave you always wished you could show off your gorgeous cat or cats to the world? Then you are in luck. That's because thanks to an interactive map set up by the Zoological Society of London, you can now not only show off its good looks, but also, share its special qualities....
Read news articleYay! Daylight Saving Time Is Here!For those of you that are a little tired of the recent snowstorms here is some good news - Winter is finally over at least, as far as the clocks are concerned. That's because this weekend most Americans, as well as, a number of other countries in the Northern Hemisphere will 'Spring Forward', by moving their clocks ahead by an hour. Also referred to as Daylight Saving or British Summer Time, this age-old tradition dates all the way back to World War One....
Read news articleContinue Celebrating 'Read Across America Day' With These Inspiring AuthorsFriday, March 1st, was Read Across America - A special day set aside to honor the birthday of our beloved author, Dr. Seuss - one during which schools, libraries and bookstores all around the country, hosted special events to encourage kids to read....
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