Dog Steals the Show

During a 100 meter race in China, a surprise competitor nearly won. A stray dog decided to join in the fun, and entered the race, coming in second place! Locals say the dog’s been hanging around for 4 years. Apparently, he finally had enough of being a spectator, and wanted to show off his running skills!

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Congratulations From the Dictionary

The 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee had so many champion spellers, they started to run out of challenging words. They finally had to award the trophy, and $50,000 each, to all 8 finalists! Rishik Gandhasri, Saketh Sundar, Erin Howard, Shruthika Padhy, Abhijay Kodali, Christopher Serrao, Sohum Sukhatankar, and Rohan Raja, are 12-14 years old, and awesome. A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Awesome.

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Save the Coral Reefs

Did you know, some sunscreens can be harmful to coral reefs? It’s World Reef Day, and these important ecosystems are in trouble. Plastic pollution in the ocean, harmful chemicals from tourist’s sunblocks, or rising water temperatures of only 2-4 degrees Fahrenheit, can cause coral reefs to eventually die. Let’s all work to save the reefs!

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I Love Cheeeeeeeeeeee-eee-eeee-se

How far would you tumble for a hunk of cheese? In Brockworth England, the annual race sent people down Cooper’s Hill after an 8 pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. The hill is so steep, it’s almost a cliff, and nearly impossible to stay on your feet. Cheese-rollers have bounced and rolled in Gloucestershire for over 100 years!

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Putting Cardboard to Good use

There’s a new cafe in India, that could be completely recycled. Except for the kitchen, the entire restaurant, from walls and light fixtures, to tables and chairs, is made of cardboard! Mumbai’s Cardboard Cafe also serves serves organic, locally-sourced food. Tables are coated in wax, so they won’t collapse if you spill your drink.

Quiet Zone for Dogs

Is your dog afraid of fireworks, or thunderstorms? Ford Motor Company might have a solution. Noise-cancellation technology used for vehicles in Europe, is part of a quiet kennel design for dogs. It’s like a soundproof tent, to keep your dog stress-free during storms or firework celebrations. Unfortunately, they’re not for sale yet. Sorry poochies!

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