Author: Lisa Mungovan

Researchers asked kids from ages 4 to 7, if some common foods like bacon, hot dogs, cheese, or french fries, came from plants or animals. Many kids had no idea, that french fries started out as potatoes, or that bread and pasta was made from plants. Do you know where your food comes from?

Today is World Kindness Day. Try to think about each thing you do, and make sure you’re being kind. Then go out of your way to do one nice thing for someone. Can you do that every day? Think how great the world would be, if everyone treated each other with kindness!

Next Thursday-Friday, much of the world will see the longest Blood Moon lunar eclipse of the century. When the sun and moon are on opposite sides of the planet, Earth’s shadow falls on the moon, making it appear blood red. Check online for when it will occur in your time zone.

1000 years ago, stone-lined pyramids, called stepwells, baolis, or bwaris, were dug into the ground in India. They collected rainwater, and gave access to underground aquifers. As modern sewage and irrigation systems were developed, stepwells were abandoned. Now, extreme droughts are inspiring cities to restore the simple-but-effective water sources. Sometimes, old ways work best.

Did you know, that brushing your teeth, may be good for your lungs? Researchers observed that the elderly in nursing homes and hospitals, with poor oral hygiene, were more likely to get pneumonia. Dangerous microbes in saliva can be breathed into the lungs. Clean your teeth to keep your mouth and lungs healthy!

Today is Pizza With The Works Except Anchovies Day. Top your pizza with everything but little fish! How about candy corn, bananas, and french fries! Speaking of french fries, it’s also French Dip Day. It’s a roast beef sandwich dipped in meat juice, but french fries dipped in french vanilla ice cream sounds better!

Today’s not a day for just any old rodent. It’s Fancy Rat And Mouse Day. Many people keep fancy rats and mice as pets. If you have a mouse in your house, leave out a little top hat and bow tie, so he can be fancy too!

Training for a marathon, takes a long time. But once you get used to running 26.2 miles at once, could you do it every day? Alyssa Clark did, for 95 days in a row! She holds the world record, for most consecutive days running a marathon distance. She only stopped, to recover from COVID-19!

Give your taste buds a treat today. Top some ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry, to celebrate Sundae Day! Add some Japanese biscuit sticks dipped in chocolate, known as Pocky, for Pocky Day. It’s also Origami Day, so try the Japanese art of paper folding. Don’t eat it by mistake!

Did you know, US military veterans can visit any National Park for free, forever? Gold Star families also receive free entry. There are over 2000 parks to explore, both natural and historical. With some entrance fees running up to $35, it’s a nice gift to give to veterans who served their country.