'Green' Toys And Games For Earth Day

In this era, when we are all want to do something "Green' to save the environment, why not make some toys and games, instead of purchasing them - not only will that save our resources, but also, some of your hard-earned green moola - And, they are a lot of fun!...

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This is No Ordinary Hospital

Have you ever heard of an orangutan hospital? Apparently there is one in Bukit Merah Lake in Malaysia, which looks after orangutan babies, just like other hospitals take care of human babies - and the patients here are equally cute and playful....

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Survivor: Sophie Tucker

If Sophie Tucker was a human, she would have been a serious contender in the hit Television series, 'Survivor'. However, Sophie is an Australian cattle dog and, while she may not win the same accolades, in our minds she is definitely a winner - for surviving on a largely uninhabited island for FOUR months!...

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A Lego A Day. . . . .

What do you do when you love Lego's and photography? If you are 5th-Grade Science teacher Dan, you combine your love for the two, and share it with the World!...

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Snow Rollers - Nature's Amazing Phenomenon

If you have never seen or heard of a snow roller or snow donut, it's because these amazing natural formations occur very rarely, under only the most perfect conditions and, last for very brief periods. In summary, you have to be at the right place at the right time....

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Is This Extreme Art?

To some people, 29-year old Eskil Ronningsbakken's balancing performances may seem like stunts or circus acts, but to Eskil, they are a form of Art. However the one thing everybody does agree on, is that they are amazing....

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Five-Year Old Tests Hi-Tech Legs

Five-year old Ellie Challis from Little Clacton, Essex has had a tough life. Struck with meningitis when she was just 16 months old, she had to have both her legs and hands amputated to stay alive....

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San Francisco's Big Wheel Race

It has been described as a race that could be conceived, executed and be popular only in a city like where residents are game for anything that is fun and a little crazy - for that's the only way to describe the BYOBW (Bring Your Own Big Wheel race), that took place in the city's Potrero Hill neighborhood last weekend....

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"Mugglized" Quidditch

While they may not have the coveted Firebolt broom or the ability to zoom around to catch the elusive golden snitch, muggle (ordinary human) Quidditch players are not complaining. The game, concocted by JK Rowling in the Harry Potter series, has taken US colleges by storm since 2005, and now seems to be spreading to schools....

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Coming Soon - A Special Car For Your Pooch

Is your pooch cramped and uncomfortable in the car? Is having to jump in and out hurting its back? Does it need privacy? Then you will be delighted to hear that car manufacturers Honda and Toyota are introducing 2009 models that will revolutionize the car ride for your pampered canine....

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JellyBean Counter Strikes Gold Twice!

Jessica Silverman was just five years old when she won her first jellybean-guessing contest. Her prize then was a stuffed toy dragon. Seventeen years later, she has done it again - Only this time, she is walking away with $25,000USD!...

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The World's Fastest Police Cars

Each year, police departments all over the world, order new patrol cars for their units. Over time, this has evolved into a friendly competition among various countries, to see who ends up with the fastest ones. Below are some of the contenders for this year....

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Now, This Is How Geography Should Be Taught!

Most elementary school kids learn geography, just as they learn any other subject - within the confines of the four walls of their classroom. However, if you are one of the lucky kids that goes to Kingsland Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, it will mean stepping onto an airplane, fastening your seatbelt and taking off to an exotic location! (using your imagination, of course)....

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