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A pair of twins avoided having to share their birthday, by being born 15 minutes apart on New Year’s Eve. They were not only born on different days, but also different months, and different years! Big brother Alfredo was born December 31st, 20 21, and his sister Aylin, was born January 1st, 20 22!
Dong Jianyi is a geologist, who started a new career as a farmer. His Fresh Pal Farms greenhouse, operates throughout the winter in Alberta Canada, without artificial heat. Instead, a clay wall absorbs the Sun’s heat, and a huge blanket pulled over the greenhouse traps it. The tomatoes don’t realize, it’s -31° Fahrenheit outside.
Today is World Braille Day. The Braille alphabet is a pattern of raised dots, so blind people can read by feeling the letters. Did you know LEGO makes Braille Bricks? The bricks also have the letter printed on each piece, so everyone can learn to read by touch. The LEGOs connect to regular sets.
Name 3 things celebrated on January 4th. Give up? One answer is Hypnotism Day, Spaghetti Day, and Trivia Day! Make up your own trivia questions and play with your family, while eating a spaghetti dinner. Then try to hypnotize someone and tell them to act like a chicken! You’re getting very, very, sleepy.
Doorbell cameras, are always catching unexpected action. A family in Florida was notified by their camera, that someone was at the door. Luckily, they saw who it was before opening it, because a mama bear and her cub, were trying to get inside! They probably smelled the delicious dinner in the oven.
As kids start back to school, COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing. Everyone aged 5 and up can get vaccinated, and people over 16 can also get a booster shot. Once people are vaccinated, they’re much safer from serious illness, and less likely, to infect others. Wearing your mask and washing your hands is also important.
Do you know who your state’s senators are? How about the representative, from your district? Today is a good day to learn their names, because it’s Write To Congress Day. A handwritten note will really stand out. Even if you’re not old enough to vote, your voice is important!
Today is Drinking Straw Day, but modern plastic straws can harm the environment and wildlife. Paper straws were invented in 1888 by Marvin Stone. Ancient Sumerians were using gold straws to drink beer 5000 years ago! Argentinians use metal straws that end in sieves, called bombillas. Invest in a reusable steel or bamboo straw, to celebrate!
Wake up! It’s time to go to sleep! It’s Festival Of Sleep Day! If you have to go to school, take a nap as soon as you get home. Then go to bed early tonight, snuggled in your favorite pajamas. It’s also Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day, so take time for a little treat before bed!
The weather in Minnesota will be so cold during the National Hockey League’s Winter Classic, that the ice will need to be heated. Wait, what? When the air temperature is too far below the perfect ice temperature, they have to transfer heat from the aluminum pans beneath the ice, to the surface.