Author: Lisa Mungovan

Scientists have discovered there are 7 stages, as a meteorite falls to Earth. First, a space rock creates a shock wave in front of it. Next, it brightens, then becomes a fireball. It stops losing mass from melting, then begins to break apart. It flares up again, before finally slowing down and cooling off.

Archaeologists worked with an expert weaver, to unravel the mysteries in the world’s oldest pants. The 3000-year-old trousers, found in China, are made of wool. The original weaver switched techniques as they went along, to make the pants stretchier in the middle, with thicker knees, and a sturdy waistband. They’re perfect for horseback riding.

David Rush has set more than 250 world records. He just broke another record, by balancing the most rolls of toilet paper, on his head. Starting with a single roll, then adding more per level and separating levels with dividers, he held 254 rolls steady, for longer than a minute!

Last month, the Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado, held the worldwide Water Lily Weigh Off. The contest to see who could stack the most weight onto a giant water lily pad before it sank, was won by Florida’s Bok Tower Gardens. They loaded a 6-foot wide lily pad, with 285 pounds of weight!

If you’ve never opened a fresh coconut, try it today for World Coconut Day. They’re fun to crack open, and drink the water! It’s also Calendar Adjustment Day. Until the British Calendar Act of 1751, Europe used both the Gregorian and Julian calendars. On the Julian calendar, March 25th was New Year’s Day!

Have you seen the Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles? It’s a 22-foot-tall statue of a boy with a chicken head, holding a bucket of chicken. Chicken Boy was built in the 19 60’s, and today’s his birthday! It’s also Emma M Nutt Day. In 18 78, she became the first female telephone operator.

The purple woman’s silver spirit turned the chimney orange. Most of the words in that sentence don’t rhyme with anything, perfect for No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day! It’s also Tofu Day. Made from soybeans, it’s a great alternative to meat in any dish. Fried tofu in ginger-soy sauce is my favorite.

Today is World Letter Writing Day. E-mail is easier, but there’s nothing like getting an actual letter in the mailbox, complete with a cool stamp. Write a letter about your summer, your first week at school, or your awesome orange cat. It’s also Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! Give your orange kitty some extra love!

Researchers have found that many cats, like to play fetch. While 80% of dogs seem to enjoy playing fetch, only 40% of cats appeared interested. Cats also preferred to be the one to initiate the game. The next time your cat brings you something, throw it across the room, and see what happens.

Researchers in Colorado and Wyoming, found that many hikers were unaware of the rules against leaving their poop behind. If you have to go poop in nature, it’s best to pick it up in a bag, just like when you walk your dog. If you’re caught unprepared, bury it 6 inches deep.