A New Super Hero Everyday? You Better Believe It!If you are a super hero fan you are probably wishing that someone would think up of a new character - After all how many iterations of Superman, Batman and Ironman can one watch? And, while putting them together like they did in The Avengers is fun, that too can get a tad boring! But fear not, because Pixar artist Everett Downing has been sketching brand new 'Supers' as he likes to call them, with all kinds of incredible powers - So far, he has dreamt up over 300 of them, and he is not done yet!...
Read news articleThe Coolest (And Wackiest) New Products At The 2013 Consumer Electronic ShowFrom January 8th -11th, Las Vegas, Nevada was home to one of the world's biggest and coolest trade shows - The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an annual event in which companies introduce their upcoming electronic products and gadgets....
Read news articleEmperor Penguin Colony Welcomes First Human VisitorsIn December 2012, three men braved Antarctica's treacherous and remote Princess Ragnhild Coast to seek out a colony of Emperor Penguins that has hitherto just been suspected to exist. They were not disappointed!...
Read news article2013 Australian Summer May Be One For The Record BooksWhile summers in the world's driest inhabited continent AKA Australia can get a little uncomfortable, this year seems to be starting out a little more extreme than usual. On Monday January 8th, the Australian meteorological dept reported an average continent temperature of 104.6°F (40.33°C) - Surpassing a record set in 1972. And, the forecast for the rest of the season looks even worse....
Read news articleYAY! Japan's Rare Black Amami Rabbits No Longer Endangered!After many years on the endangered list of animals, Japan's Amami Black rabbit can finally breathe a sigh of relief - That's because this year, the rare animal that is believed to be the only living remnant of the ancient rabbit that once inhabited Asia, is no longer in danger of being eradicated!...
Read news articleRobot 'Trainee' Astronaut R2, Begins To Earn Its Keep At The ISSWhen Space Shuttle Discovery launched off to Space on its final mission on February 24th, 2011, among its roster of astronauts was a 'trainee' - And not just any ordinary rookie either, but the world's first humanoid robot astronaut that was heading to the International Space Station as a permanent resident....
Read news articleElusive Giant Squid Finally Caught On CameraGiant squids, the kind referred to in Jules Verne's 1870 novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, have been known to exist for many centuries. However, finding the world's largest invertebrate in its natural habitat had proved a little elusive. Now, thanks to some patient Japanese researchers, we can all finally get a glimpse of this magnificent cephalopod!...
Read news articleBritish Explorers Embark Upon 'The Coldest Journey' On Earth!On January 7th, 68-year-old British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his team of five sailed off from the picturesque port of Cape Town, to begin the first leg of what is aptly being called 'The Coldest Journey' - A never before done 2,300-mile trek across the Antarctica in winter!...
Read news articleThe Candy Smash (The Lemonade War Series) By Jacqueline DaviesJacqueline Davies, the best selling author of The Lemonade War, The Lemonade Crime and The Bell Bandit is back, with another thriller! In their fourth adventure, Evan and Jessie Treski are at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Evan believes some things (such as his poetry) are private. Jessie believes scandal makes good news. When anonymously sent candy hearts appear in Class 4-0, self-appointed ace reporter Jessie determines to get the scoop on class crushes. Intrigued? Read on and don't forget to watch the trailer!...
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Think Your Winter Is Cold?Many parts of the Northern Hemisphere have experienced a rather severe winter this year. However, very few can be compared to that felt by the residents of some parts of Russia where the temperatures have dipped as low as -50°Ç - Some of the lowest recorded in the area in the last 50 years!...
Read news articleChips, The Bobcat Who Is Just Too Nice!Chips is like any other bobcat. She has black-tipped pointed ears, yellow eyes with black pupils, sharp hearing and vision and can even climb trees, as well if not better, than any other member of its species. But, she has one big problem - She is just too nice to be a bobcat! While that may be a good thing in most other species in her case, it is a kiss of death!...
Read news articleHarbin's 29th Annual Ice and Snow Festival Is Spectacular!One might expect people living in subzero temperatures to escape to some warmer destinations or simply, hibernate. But the residents of Harbin in Northeast China do neither. They instead turn the hostile icy environment into such an amazing winter wonderland that millions of tourists from all over the world actually brave the chilly temperatures to experience it....
Read news articleAustralia's Wild Dolphins Come Bearing Gifts For Their Human FriendsThe fact that dolphins are one of the smartest living creatures on earth has been known for many years. Now it turns out that these magnificent animals are quite generous too! At least the ones that live in the waters around Australia's popular Tangalooma Island Resort who apparently love to swim to shore bearing gifts for the staff that have been feeding them daily, since 1992....
Read news articleComing Soon To A Bookstore Near You - 500 New Fairytales!If you like most of us, have read and perhaps even seen all the old and new reiterations of Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel a zillion times, you are in luck. That's because a cultural curator in Germany has discovered a treasure trove of 500 new fairy tales that have been tucked away in the archives for over 150 years!...
Read news articlePhotographer's Quest To Seek Out Nature's Best Camouflage ArtistsWith their almost perfect camouflage, these animals are some of the Earth's best masters of disguise. However, while they can hide from their predators they cannot escape the sharp eyes of American photographer Art Wolfe, who has been on a quest to capture them on camera, since the early 1990's...
Read news articleShout Out Loud's New Single Needs Some Chilling To Be HeardIn this digital age when most music is consumed via streaming or downloads, even waiting for a vinyl record to begin playing, seems like an eternity. So you can only imagine how excruciating it must have been for the fans of Shout Out Loud, who had to wait for more than six hours to listen to the Swedish Band's latest single, because it had to be first, chilled to perfection!...
Read news articleThe Saga of Peter Parker AKA 'The Amazing Spiderman' Ends With A Dramatic Twist!Ever since Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created Spiderman, the nerdy bespectacled teenager/superhero in 1962, comic book lovers all over the world have eagerly awaited the release of each of his 699 adventures. And, while they knew that it would have to come to an end some day, nobody could have imagined the dramatic twist that current writer Dan Slott would come up with, in the 700th and final issue of the 'The Amazing Spiderman'. Spoiler Alert - If you are an avid fan who has yet to get the comic book do not read further!...
Read news article2013 Welcomed With Spectacular Firework DisplaysA Happy Happy 2013 to all of you! We sure hope you and your loved ones did something special to ring in the new year! Here is how it was welcomed by some of the world's biggest cities. So settle down with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the spectacular show!...
Read news articleHappy Holidays!On behalf of the DOGONews team, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy And Prosperous 2013! We are taking a short break to enjoy the holidays, but will be back with more exciting news articles on January 1st, 2013....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - A New Christmas 'Meow' From Jingle CatsJingle Cats, a group of electronically animated kittens took the world by storm when they released their first Jingle Bells medley in 1992. Since then, the group of nine cats have been meowing their way to the top of the charts every year, around this time....
Read news articleStill Looking For That Perfect Gift? Here, Are A Few Ideas!If you are like most people, chances are you are still pondering over what to get your family members for Christmas. Here, are a few ideas that will definitely make them feel very special. But be warned, they will set you back not only your monthly allowances, but also, a few year's worth of paychecks when you finally do start earning!...
Read news articleMontreal Animation Design Students Concoct The Best Internet Hoax Ever!On Tuesday December 18th, the web was abuzz with some sensational news - A toddler playing in a park in Montreal, Canada had been suddenly scooped up by a massive golden eagle, taken for a quick spin and then, dropped back safely - All in broad daylight ! Of course, to prove that it really happened the whole incident was caught on camera and downloaded on YouTube!...
Read news articleBrrr! It's The First Day Of Winter!Well, it's official - The world did not end today! But amongst all the hoopla surrounding the rumored demise, the one significant event that you may have missed is that today also happens to be the first day of winter for people living in the Northern Hemisphere. Of course, the opposite is true for those living in the Southern Hemisphere who, are celebrating their first day of summer....
Read news articleCardboard Bike Helmet Proves To Be Surprisingly Safe!All of a sudden, cardboard seems to be showing up in the most unlikely products - First there is the cardboard bike and now, a helmet to go with it. What's surprising is that it is apparently much safer than that ones currently on the market that all use Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPF)....
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