Author: Lisa Mungovan

David Rush likes to break world records. In fact, the Idaho man set 52 new records in 52 weeks, which is probably also a world record. He holds over 200 records, from running while juggling blindfolded, to slicing kiwi fruit with a samurai sword while balancing on a ball. What will he try next?

An Australian cat has become an internet celebrity, by being a cat burglar. Nicknamed Pirate Kitty, the orange tabby likes to steal toys, socks, and even t-shirts, from the neighbors. He leaves them in the yard, and his family posts photos online, to see if anyone recognizes their belongings, amid Pirate Kitty’s plunder.

Researchers in The Netherlands, are using artificial intelligence, to create a treasure map. The map marks the most likely places, to find meteorites in Antarctica. There are probably at least 300,000 meteorites in the vast icy desert, so showing scientists where to look, is a big help! After all, it’s really cold out there.

Today is National Boy Scouts Day. The Boy Scouts of America was created in 19 10, inspired by the British Boy Scouts. Since then, 130,000,000 Scouts have enjoyed earning 135 different merit badges. The Pinewood Derby, where Scouts design their own miniature wooden racing cars, has been taking place since 19 53. Scouts pledge to do their best.

Grab your favorite kite and head outside. It’s Kite Flying Day! While you’re out there, sing a song in your best opera voice. You can listen to some famous opera singers like Luciano Pavarotti or Maria Callas for inspiration, since it’s Opera Day. Finally, celebrate Molasses Bar Day, with a pan of homemade treats!

Legoland California’s team of 25 master model builders, is working on a record-breaking masterpiece. They’re constructing a replica of the SoFi Stadium, using more than 500,000 Lego bricks. The real stadium will host this year’s Superbowl, but the 30-foot-long model could have its own minifigure game. Maybe it could be Superheroes versus Star Wars!

Scientists have discovered a new type of hammerhead flatworm. It’s about an inch long, metallic black, and has a hammer-shaped head. In honor of the many people lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, they named it Humbertium covidum. Another flatworm species was also discovered, called Diversibipalium mayottensis. It looks like it’s sprinkled with turquoise glitter.

Archaeologists in Egypt, found a bunch of ancient notepads, around 2000 years old. The notes are written on 18,000 pieces of pottery, called ostraca, which was cheaper than papyrus. Many of the ostraca appear to be from a school, and written by students learning months, numbers, grammar, and an alphabet using birds for letters.

Can you name all the elements? If you said no, you just named Nobelium, number 102 on the Periodic Table of the Elements! Today is Periodic Table Day. The chart arranges all the chemical elements by atomic number, properties, and electrons, into groups and rows that make sense. So far, there are 118 known elements.

When you see your neighbors today, don’t just give them a nod. It’s Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day! Then go leaping and twirling down the sidewalk, because it’s Ballet Day! Take a break from dancing, to make a card for someone, since it’s also Send A Card To A Friend Day.