Author: Lisa Mungovan

A week after zebras were reported, roaming neighborhoods in Maryland, 2 more zebras have been spotted in Wisconsin. The friendly zebras were walking down the middle of the road, so a driver stopped and guided them to a field. The Wisconsin zebras were soon returned home, but the Maryland zebras are still running free.

An office building in the Netherlands, doesn’t have much parking. That’s because it’s floating on water, in Rijnhaven Harbor. The structure, called Floating Office Rotterdam, is powered by solar panels. As sea levels rise, the building will rise as well. In a country that’s below sea level, floating buildings make good sense.

Some amateur astronomers who were watching Jupiter this week, recorded a brilliant flash on its surface. They were looking in the right place at the right time, to see a large object hit the planet, causing a bright light to flare up. Luckily, someone recorded it, giving us all a chance to see the impact.

Today is Apple Dumpling Day! Peeled and cored apples filled with butter, cinnamon and sugar, are wrapped in dough. After they bake in the oven, they’re like balls of delicious apple pie! If you don’t feel like baking, celebrate Bakery Day, by buying your treats instead. You can do the eating!

Today is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The Constitution of the newly formed United States, defined citizens and their rights, in 17 87. As things changed, amendments were added. Native Americans were already there, and many people were brought unwillingly as slaves. Everyone else settled as immigrants. How did your ancestors start out in your country?

All the public pools may be closed for the year, but a family in Massachusetts still had their inflatable pool open for business. 3 bears visited their pool and playground, for a little fun. After the bears spent some time rough-housing in the pool, they climbed up the slide and played with the swings.

The first-ever all-tourist space crew, blasted off from Earth, in a SpaceX rocket. The Inspiration4 launched yesterday, carrying billionaire Jared Isaacman, physician’s assistant Hayley Arceneux, geologist and teacher Sian Proctor, and Lockheed Martin employee Chris Sembroski. They’ll spend 3 days in orbit, 350 miles above the planet, in their 13-foot-wide Crew Dragon capsule.

How would you like to buy a house, for only 1 euro ? 44 small towns in Italy, are selling abandoned properties through the €1.00 House Project. They hope to bring new residents to their towns, especially young people who will help repopulate the communities. Time to start restoring your new home.

Have you ever tried a pawpaw? It’s the largest edible fruit in North America, and grows in forests. Some people call it the Hillbilly Mango, or the Kentucky Banana, because it has a tropical taste. The custard-like fruit has a hint of pineapple, banana, and mango flavor. Try one today for Pawpaw Day!

Today is Play-Doh Day! The squishy dough started out as a wallpaper cleaner, but Joe McVicker made a colorful version for kids in 1956. It’s Guacamole Day also. Smash up an avocado with some salt for the easiest guacamole ever! Then go outside and find some cool rocks, since it’s Collect Rocks Day!