Category: Kids News

Today is International Ask A Question Day. Go ahead, ask me anything! It’s also Learn About Butterflies Day, and Moth–er Day. Butterflies and moths are similar, but what things make them different? Do some research. Did you know butterflies like your salty sweat? Maybe they’ll enjoy Potato Chip Day with you!

Today is Holi, an ancient Hindu festival marking the start of Spring that dates back to the 4th century. People across India celebrate by throwing water and colored powder on each other. If you want to celebrate too, make sure you explain the holiday before you douse someone!

Today is Genius Day, in honor of famous scientist Albert Einstein. Improve your own intelligence, by celebrating International Day Of Mathematics, and Science Education Day. Combine your love of math and science, to count the legs on a spider, before setting it free, for Save A Spider Day. Maybe you’ll become an arachnologist someday!

Math and pastry fans unite, because it’s Pi Day! March 14th represents the first 3 digits of pi, an irrational number that never ends. Here let me show you while you eat some pie to celebrate! 3 point 1 4 1 5 9 2 6 5 3 5 8 9 7 9 3 2 3 8 4 6 2 6 4 3 3 8 3 2 7 9 5 0 2 8 8 4 1 9 7 1 6 9 3 9 9 3 7 5 1 0 5 8 2 0 9 7 4 9 4 4 5 9 2 3 0 7 8 1 6 4 0 6 2 8 6 2 0 8 9 9 8 6 2 8 0 3 4 8 2 5 3 4 2 1 1 7 0 6 7 9 8 2 1 4 8 0 8 6 5 1 3 2 8 2 3 0 6 6 4 7 0 9 3 8 4 4 6 0….

The oldest licensed ambulance in the United States, just set a world record for the longest journey by ambulance. The antique 1972 Cadillac drove from Hollywood California, to Hollywood Florida, a distance of 3,233 miles. Luckily, they weren’t on an emergency call, since the drive took 9 days!

Eaglets all over North America are starting to hatch. Eagle pairs add to the same nest year after year, building them up to 8 feet deep and 9 feet wide! California eagles Jackie and Shadow, hatched 3 baby eagles. You can watch them, at Friends of Big Bear Valley.org.

Tonight’s the night, of the total lunar eclipse, peaking at 3 a m Eastern Time. When the sun and moon are on opposite sides of the planet, called syzygy, the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon, making it appear red. Unlike a solar eclipse, you can view a blood moon without eye protection.

The first Ken doll was introduced in 1961, 2 years after Barbie. Celebrate Ken Day by inviting all your dolls and action figures to a party. Don’t forget the popcorn, since it’s also Popcorn Lover’s Day. Do you pop yours in the microwave, on the stove, or still on the cob over a campfire?

During World War Two, Dogs for Defense was formed. Today we honor dogs who served, with National K9 Veterans Day. It’s also Earmuff Day. 15 year-old Chester Greenwood invented earmuffs in 1873. While you’re warming up your ears, celebrate Open An Umbrella Indoors Day. It’s only bad luck, if you don’t give yourself enough room!

Today is Milky Way Day, so you can celebrate both the candy, and our galaxy. Milky Way candy bars have chocolate-malt nougat and caramel, although the European version is just nougat, like a 3 Musketeers. Our Milky Way galaxy, has 100,000,000,000 stars and 5,510 known planets. The Sun, is just 1 medium-sized star.