Category: Kids News

Did you know dragonflies, can fly upside-down and backwards? Dragonflies are known as a sentinel species, because they’re a good indicator of the health of wetlands. They lay their eggs in water, where the larvae can live for 6 years before becoming adult dragonflies, so they’re sensitive to pollution and drought. Happy Dragonfly Day!

Do you need new socks? Don’t go shopping. You can knit your own, to celebrate Worldwide Knit In Public Day. Proudly display those knitting skills! It’s also Doll Day, and I’m sure your favorite doll would love for you to knit them a little hat. Does your doll look like you?

Today is Herbs And Spices Day. Grow your own mint, and pick a leaf any time you want refreshing breath. You can grow herbs in a sunny window. Experiment with spices, like sprinkling curry powder on your grilled cheese. Fun fact; KFC follows only 11 people on Twitter; 7 guys named Herb, and the Spice Girls!

Today is Black Cow Day. A black cow is root beer or cola with a scoop of ice cream in it. It’s also Iced Tea Day, another great drink for a hot day. While you’re enjoying your drink, celebrate Ballpoint Pen Day by writing about its invention in 1943, by Laszlo and Gyorgy Biro.

3 men in England were quacking up, when they floated out to sea, on a giant inflatable duck. The current was too strong for their friend in a kayak to help, but a hero on a paddleboard was able to pull the duck close enough to shore for the men to escape to safety.

The Timberland Library in Aberdeen Washington, had a long-overdue book returned. The Bounty Trilogy had been checked out in 1942! Luckily, the library no longer charges late fees, especially after seeing what the reader thought of the book. They’d written a review inside, saying they wouldn’t read the book if you paid them!

It’s expensive to live in Los Angeles California. There are only 11 properties for sale under $250,000. But if you want to live like a troll, there’s a house selling for that price, under a bridge. Overlooking the Alhambra wash, the one-bedroom troll apartment has a rooftop patio next to the road.

Tonight is National Movie Night, but what if you want to take your dog to the show? K9 Cinemas believes your dog should get a night out with you! They started in Texas, but a K9 Cinema might soon open near you. Meanwhile, you can watch movies at home, or find a drive-in theater.

Quack-quack-quack. It’s Donald Duck Day! The beloved grumpy duck made his first appearance in a 19 34 cartoon. He’s been in even more movies than Mickey Mouse! It’s also Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day. What a sweet way, to eat your daily fruits and vegetables! Is your name Earl? You deserve extra pie, because it’s Earl Day!

The US Navy, has a fleet of dolphins, trained to help identify underwater mines. They outfitted the dolphins with cameras, to record their hunting techniques. The dolphins used echolocation, sight, and speed to find and catch prey, sometimes swimming upside-down. Then they slurped fish and snakes into the sides of their mouths.