Fowl Play in California

In California, police responded to a burglar alarm at someone’s house, expecting foul play, but they weren’t expecting an actual bird! A wild turkey had broken a second-story window, and was wandering around the living room. The police said the turkey used fowl language, but was not hurt. They released it into the wild.

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The Buzz About Beekeepers

As the use of coal declines, and cleaner energy like solar and wind power grow more popular, many coal miners are looking for a new line of work. In West Virginia, some workers are becoming beekeepers instead! The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective gives free equipment and training to new beekeepers, and buys honey from them!

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Cupcake Skyscraper

How many cupcakes does it take to build the tallest cupcake tower in the world? How about 18,818! Preethi Kitchen Appliances, and Food Consulate Chennai, worked together to bake thousands of cupcakes, and build a pyramid nearly 42 feet tall! After the record was verified at a mall in India, the cupcakes were given to charities.

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Retrieve the Carrots!

Today is Carrot Cake Day. The natural sweetness of carrots, makes it one of the few vegetables that sound good in a dessert! You can even make a version for dogs, to celebrate Golden Retriever Day. The gentle dog is one of the most popular breeds for families in the United States. Good doggie!

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The Importance of Wetlands

Let’s celebrate World Wetlands Day! This year’s theme is Wetlands and Climate Change. Wetlands are swamps and marshes that act like a sponge, absorbing water to reduce flooding during wet seasons, and releasing it to delay droughts and water shortages during dry spells. Wetlands are also important animal habitats. Explore some wetlands near you!

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