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The latest cat to strike internet fame lives in Queens New York. A photographer was walking past a Nativity scene in her neighborhood when she noticed something funny. Between Mary and Joseph, a cat was lying in the manger instead of baby Jesus! I hope he gives the bed back on Christmas Eve!
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Scuba divers in Victoria Australia set a new world record on Saturday. Over 350 divers created the longest underwater chain by joining hands while submerged. They hoped to bring attention to the fantastic diving opportunities in the local waters, which include 4 submarine wrecks. The chain was more than 295 yards long!
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Strange flashing lights were spotted in the sky over Denver, Colorado. People suggested they might be UFOs, the military, or even Santa’s elves on a scouting run. Similar lights were seen in Missouri, Illinois, and South Carolina. Last month people across the U.S. saw multiple glowing orbs. There are no explanations yet.
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You probably know solid, liquid, and gas are states of matter. Maybe you also know about plasma and Bose-Einstein condensates. Researchers have discovered a sixth form of matter, called excitonium. It is a condensate formed by excitons, which are particles formed by an escaped electron and the hole it leaves behind. Exciting stuff!
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If you see someone with weird things on their forehead, they might just be following a new trend. Christmas tree eyebrows! Beauty blogger taytay_xx started the fad by combing her eyebrow hairs into a tree shape and then adding color and sequins for decorations, even a star on top. Tiniest and strangest tree ever!
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Fireworks are incredible to watch, but many blind people have never experienced them. The Disney Research Lab is hoping to change that. They are developing Feeling Fireworks! Users put their hands on a screen and feel vibrations from water sprayed on the back. The spray patterns mimic different types of fireworks.
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A gigantic 22 pound hunk of butter was discovered in a bog in Ireland. The butter is 2000 years old! Butter used to be so valuable that it may have been buried as an offering to the gods. The bog preserved it so well that it is still edible! Now I just need bread.
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Stories of the legendary Yeti have fascinated people for centuries. Hair, teeth and fur supposedly from the mythical shaggy creature were analyzed. The DNA from the relics turned out to be mostly from Himalayan and Tibetan brown bears. I guess the elusive Yeti can remain a mystery!
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Did you know you can do CPR on your dog? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a method of compressing the chest to restart a heartbeat. You might know CPR saves human lives, but you can take classes to save your pet’s life, too. Look for a class near you, or learn from videos online.
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A YouTube prankster had to be rescued when his stunt went too far. Jay Swingler from England cemented his head into a microwave oven and filmed it to put on YouTube. Then firefighters had to spend an hour trying to free him. I guess you could call him a blockhead!
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