Be Well This Winter

Now that it’s getting colder, people are spending more time inside. Remember to stay healthy, by washing your hands often with soap, and using hand sanitizer. It can protect you from illnesses like COVID, colds and the flu. Wearing a mask when you’re sick, protects others. Most importantly, stay up-to-date on your vaccinations.

What Style of Art Is Your Favorite?

Do you have an art gallery in your town? It’s Go To An Art Museum Today Day! You can also visit museums virtually. Check out the Guggenheim in New York, the British Museum in London, or the National Gallery of Art in DC, through ArtsAndCulture.google.com. Explore abstract paintings, hyper-realism, modern art, and old masters.

Feel Free to Embrace Chaos

The world is a busy place, and waiting for the perfect moment to do something may never come. Just embrace the craziness, on Chaos Never Dies Day! Today is also World Freedom Day, commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn about the history of East and West Germany, and be thankful for freedom!

An Eggs-citing Finish

Have you ever been in an egg and spoon race? Balancing a raw egg on a spoon, while hurrying toward a finish line, can have messy results. At the 2024 Egg Fair in Jalisco Mexico, 2,700 high school students participated in the largest egg and spoon race ever, nearly doubling the previous world record.

Have You Seen Any Meteors Yet?

The Taurid meteor showers can be seen lighting up the night skies, from October to December every year. The Southern Taurids peak this week, with 8 to 12 meteors per hour. The exciting thing about the Taurids, is that they often produce brighter than average fireballs! Set your alarm for midnight, and start watching!

Something Smells Delicious

Today is Cook Something Bold And Pungent Day. Try a flavorful Indian curry, or bake garlic bread, and fill your kitchen with delicious smells! Many spices also have health benefits. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, cayenne pepper helps burn fat, garlic is good for your heart, cinnamon contains antioxidants, and ginger helps ease nausea.

Take a Peek Inside

Today is X-Ray Day. Have you ever broken a bone, or gotten dental X-rays? If you got a copy of your X-ray, take a good look at it. X-rays are a type of radiation, called electromagnetic waves. It takes pictures of the inside of your body, so doctors can look at bones, organs, and teeth.

Coffee and STEAMed Milk

Today is Cappuccino Day, a delicious version of coffee made with espresso and foamy steamed milk. Speaking of steam, it’s also National STEAM Day, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The day was created to inspire kids to explore those subjects, for possible careers in the future.

Solar Farms Are a Smart Use of Space

Researchers in Australia are showing that solar farms, can create biodiversity. While agricultural fields discourage wild animals and native plants, solar fields allow them to thrive. Vegetation can grow underneath solar panels, providing shade and food for sheep, cows, and wildlife. The plants also cool the panels, helping them generate electricity more efficiently.

Can I Get on the Standby List?

A masked intruder caused chaos, at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Passengers waiting in the terminal were surprised to see a raccoon, come out of the ceiling. The critter climbed down a cord and scampered around the waiting area, until being safely captured and released outside. Maybe it wanted to fly somewhere for a vacation!

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