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Today, make a big batch of sugar cookies. Use your favorite cookie cutters, and try out your icing skills. It’s National Sugar Cookie Day! Then go outside and tell the world. “Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! Today is International Town Criers Day!” That’s how people used to listen to the news!
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The rumors were true: a band of white-faced capuchin monkeys have entered the Stone Age. Tiny monkeys on Jicaron Island, in Panama’s Coiba National Park, use large stone tools to smash open nuts and shellfish. They also defend themselves with sticks. Researchers believe studying the group can help us understand early humans.
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Yawn. Did that make you yawn? Yawn. Animals yawn when they’re tired, but why do you yawn when someone else does? Scientists say empathetic people, those who are sensitive to the feelings of others, are more likely to yawn in response. Some animals can even catch a yawn from humans. Try it with your pet!
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Nanook is a heroic husky living in Alaska. When hiker Amelia Milling fell over 600 feet, the dog showed up to guide her back to the trail. Nanook hiked with the injured woman, and dragged her across a river. After news of the rescue got out, others came forward to say Nookie had rescued them also!
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Officer Darren Derby is helping his police department become a true friend to the community, in Pittsfield Massachusetts. In the past, he’s helped build basketball courts and given away toys. Now, the department owns an ice cream truck. Operation Copsicle means officers can volunteer their time to give out free ice cream!
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Happy Scud Day! Scud stands for Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama. Relax and enjoy the funnier things in life! It’s also a day to celebrate mathematics, as it’s Math 2 point o Day. Do some math equations just for fun! Finally, have some chocolate and almonds for Chocolate With Almonds Day!
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The country of Sweden set renewable energy goals to reach by the year 2030. They started building wind turbines to use clean wind power. It was so effective, they are on track to meet their energy goals by the end of this year instead! They are 12 years ahead of schedule! Good job Sweden!
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The whale shark is the biggest fish in the world, growing up to 61 feet long. They migrate alone, and can travel over 12,000 miles before gathering with other whale sharks in a few locations around the world. Scientists found they prefer shallow water next to steep slopes dropping into very deep water, like a giant pool!
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Did you know there is such a thing as liquid light? Light usually travels as a wave in a straight line. But physicists were able to create polaritons, which are light-matter particles that can flow around objects. It becomes a super liquid! Good luck keeping that light out of your eyes!
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Summertime is tough on plants, especially when they suffer in record-breaking heat. They need water, but watering during the day is inefficient. The water will evaporate before going deep into the soil, where the roots can take it in. It’s best to water in the evening, directly onto the soil, to perk up wilted plants!
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