Giant Cherry on Top

When making a cherry pie, you might need 2 cups of cherries. That’s around 50-60 normal-sized cherries. A Sweet Staphany cherry in Italy, broke the record for the world’s heaviest cherry, after weighing .93 ounces. You’d only need 2 cherries, for a juicy pie! If you put one on an ice cream sundae, it would crush it.

Harvesting Plants and Energy

Scientists have been experimenting with greenhouses, and solar energy. They placed semi-transparent solar cells on the roof a greenhouse, to see how it affected the lettuce growing inside. They discovered the plants grew just as well, despite the solar panels filtering the sunlight. The panels even helped regulate the greenhouse temperature, while producing energy.

Help Some Old People Feel Young

Your parents or grandparents might look old to you, but they probably picture themselves as much younger. Today is As Young As You Feel Day, so invite your ancient relatives, to act like kids again. Play some soccer, go to the playground and swing, or have a dance party. They’ll be all smiles!

Goof Off on Country Roads

Today is West Virginia Day. When Virginia seceded from the Union during the time of the Civil War, the western part refused to join the Confederates, and formed the 35th state of West Virginia instead. Okay, you learned something. Now you’re excused, to enjoy Goof Off Day. Have fun!

What’s In Your Water?

Today is World Water Day, organized by the United Nations. This year’s theme is Valuing Water. How is water important to you? Find out where your neighborhood’s water comes from. Hundreds of millions of people around the world, don’t have access to clean water. Freshwater sources can easily get contaminated, in any community.

Don’t Ever Foul Ava

A seventh-grader in Ohio, officially set a new world record. 13-year-old Ava Pietras sank 52 free throws with a basketball, in 1 minute, breaking the women’s record by 12 shots. She was inspired by her basketball trainer, Anthony Miracola, who had broken the men’s record earlier, with 67 free throws. They make a great team!

Finders Keepers

Almar Creighton and her dog Lucy, were at a South African beach, when Lucy’s ball was stolen. Lucy dropped her tennis ball in a tide pool. Before the border collie could retrieve it, an octopus grabbed it, and disappeared under a rock. Lucy waited patiently, but the octopus wouldn’t give up its new toy.

How Many Seconds Until Tomorrow?

3. 2. 1. It’s Countdown Day! You can count down the days to almost anything, like the years until your 100th birthday, the days until summer vacation, or the minutes until dinner. If you want to countdown to a blastoff, watch SpaceX launch its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 60 Starlink satellites, on Monday evening.

Remember the Smells of the Forest

Today is the International Day of Forests. Find a secluded spot in the woods, then lie on your back and look up at the trees. Listen to the birds, and smell the aroma of the leaves, because it’s Fragrance Day. It’s also Memory Day, so don’t forget your way back out of the forest!

Merci Pour La Baguette

That’s fantastic bread.

It’s crispy on the outside!

Thank you very much.

Today is World Poetry Day, so I wrote a haiku poem. It has 3 lines, containing 5 syllables, 7 syllables, and 5 syllables. It’s also French Bread Day, and Common Courtesy Day. Use your manners, when you eat all the delicious bread!

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