Author: Lisa Mungovan

The common green tree frog found in Australia, has a new cousin in New Guinea. Scientists believe it’s a new species. The little frog is the color of chocolate, and is found in the lowland rainforests, in areas that are swampy and full of crocodiles. Maybe that’s why it hadn’t been discovered yet.

Do you wear headphones or earbuds when you’re watching videos? Maybe you listen to loud music. Today, on Save Your Hearing Day, try to give your ears a rest. Go outside and listen to the birds instead, or read a book and let your imagination furnish the sounds. Your ears will thank you!

Today is Speak In Complete Sentences Day. Your parents will be so surprised when they ask how your day was, and you don’t just answer, “Fine.” It’s also Smile Day. When you give someone a smile, they’ll usually give you one in return. Collect a bunch of smiles, and spread some happiness around!

Today is Memorial Day in the United States. Previously known as Decoration Day, it honors those who died, while serving in the military. The holiday also marks the unofficial beginning of summer, when pools and amusement parks usually open. The pandemic has changed some rules, but at least school’s nearly over!

The pygmy hog is a tiny endangered pig, that lives in North India. Since 19 71, the Pygmy Hog Conservation Program has worked hard to bring the 10-inch-tall pigs, back from the brink of extinction. In the last 12 years, they’ve released 130 wild hogs into protected grassland areas, and around 400 little piggies are repopulating the ecosystem.

A McDonald’s in Minnesota, has the best drive-through ever. That’s because Daniel Marshall, sings to every customer. He greets you with a little tune, and sings your order back to you. Daniel is on the autism spectrum, and was happy to find an employer that not only doesn’t mind his singing, but welcomes it.

Today is Hole In My Bucket Day. Learn the classic song about Henry’s bucket, and Liza’s advice to fix it. Then sing it all day long, and drive everyone crazy! It’s also Water A Flower Day. Make sure all the plants are getting enough to drink. I hope your bucket holds water!

Quick! Send a telegraph; it’s Loomis Day! Mahlon Loomis was a dentist who introduced wireless telegraphy in 1868. He experimented by flying kites miles apart, then sending signals through the atmosphere. He also invented artificial teeth! Radios and walkie-talkies were some of the earliest devices to use wireless communication.

Map Reading Week begins today. Paper maps and atlases are fascinating, and it’s important to learn how to read them. Which direction is North? What’s that squiggly blue line? Can you find your country on a world map, or your street on a city map? Get a trail map, and take a hike!

Did you ever try to make your hair stand straight up, for Crazy Hair Day at school? Joe Grisamore could give you a few pointers. The Minnesota man captured the world record, for the tallest spike Mohawk. His hair stood tall, at 50.9 inches. He’d have to walk through doorways, on his knees!