Author: Lisa Mungovan

Hotels.com has the perfect solution, for people who are tired of hearing about the upcoming U S election. You can live under a rock that week! The man-made cave in New Mexico, is 50 feet underground. They’re also offering discounts, to stay in places with “rock” in the name. Be sure to vote, before escaping.

A bull named Cowboy Tuff Chex, has a new title to add to his name. The Texas longhorn is the official Guinness World Record holder, of the longest horn spread. His horns measure 8 1/2 feet from tip to tip! He lives in Oklahoma, and is the king of social distancing.

The Nobel Peace prize for 20 20, has been awarded to the World Food Program. Last year, it provided food to almost 100,000,000 people in 88 countries, who were going hungry because of war. The World Food Program helped improve peace and stability, in areas of armed conflict. Starvation should never be used as a weapon.

What do you like to collect? You might save interesting rocks, Pokemon cards, Barbie dolls, or Lego sets. You’ve already learned the first step, for Savings Day! Decorate a can or box if you don’t already have a piggy bank, then start collecting spare change! Count it every month, and watch your savings grow!

If you have a holiday from school or work today, it’s probably because of Columbus Day. In recent years however, the celebration has shifted to Native American Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. After all, Columbus did not discover America. The people that were already living there, are the ones we should honor today.

Albert Montella dropped out of high school to help support his family, in 19 38. He soon enlisted in the Navy, and served in World War 2. Now, at almost 100 years old, Albert finally got his high school diploma! The Rose Tree Media School District has its newest, oldest graduate!

Jessica Chemin adopted a miniature horse, named Bon Jovi, in South Africa. She also has 2 French bulldogs, named Lola and Nacho. Instead of taking her dogs for a walk, Jessica lets her dogs take the horse for a walk! Bon Jovi likes to sneak into the house, and raid the kitchen snack drawer.

Spinach gives your body energy, but could it also power a car? Researchers have converted spinach leaves, into carbon nanosheets, that start an oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells and metal-air batteries. That sounds confusing, right? Let’s just say, spinach can replace the platinum, used to power electric cars. It’s certainly easier to grow!

Caterpillars might look cute and fuzzy, but some of them are very dangerous. One particularly hairy species, named the furry puss, looks like a bad toupee. Underneath its bushy coat, are venomous spines. If you touch them, they can cause fever, vomiting, and seizures. They sometimes fall from trees onto your clothes. Be careful!

Are you a girl? Get ready to celebrate International Day Of The Girl Child. Being a girl is awesome! Wave to other girls and tell them they’re great! The United Nations created the Day of Girls, to highlight the injustices females face around the world. This year’s theme is, My Voice, Our Equal Future.