Category: Kids News

Many parks across the United States, now offer the use of heavy-duty wheelchairs. The all-terrain electric chairs can operate on steep, rocky, muddy, or sandy trails, so everyone can enjoy the great outdoors! There are only a few chairs at each park, so visitors with disabilities should reserve the chair in advance.

People often talk to babies, in funny voices. Researchers found that dolphins, also use baby talk with their calves. Bottlenose dolphins whistle at a higher pitch, when communicating with their babies in relaxed situations. The whistling patterns were similar to the high-pitched voices human parents use, when they talk to their little ones.

Do you know how many people live in the world? At this exact second, it’s 8,304,031,797. Now it’s 8,304,031,884. You can watch the world population clock, at worldometers.info. The United Nations created World Population Day, to bring attention to the overpopulation on Earth, and how we must work together to ensure healthy lives for everyone.

Today is All-American Pet Photo Day. Do a photo shoot with your pet. If you have a pet rock, it’ll be easy to make him sit still. It’s also Cheer Up The Lonely Day. Having a conversation with someone, can really cheer them up. Show them your awesome pet photos!

July 11th is 7-Eleven Day, also known as Free Slurpee Day. What’s your favorite flavor? Their newest flavor, Mountain Dew Confetti Chill, has sprinkles to celebrate the Slurpee’s 60th birthday. Get a free small Slurpee at any 7-Eleven. The convenience store chain is celebrating its 99th birthday today!

Today is Pick Blueberries Day, but there’s no need to stop there. Summertime is a great time to pick wild blackberries, raspberries, and wineberries. Look for trees with plums, pears, peaches, or apples, and see if they’re ripe yet. Pull up some wild onions, dandelion greens, and violets, for a salad. Harvesting is fun!

Alexa the assistant,

Tried to eat a thin mint.

But since she had no hands or teeth,

The chocolate settled underneath.

Today is Clerihew Day. Write your own Clerihew poem with 4 lines. The first 2 lines rhyme, and so do the second 2. A person’s name is the first line, followed by something funny about them.

Today is Kitten Day. Your cat might not understand your meows, but you can communicate with your eyes. Just narrow your eyes, and blink very slowly at your kitty. It’s like a friendly smile, and can make a wary cat approach you. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a slow-blink smile in return!

Do you like old cars? It’s Collector Car Appreciation Day, so find an antique auto show, and marvel at the styles of the past. While you’re cruising between the classic cars, keep your hands clean by eating your snacks on a stick. World Kebab Day, calls for supper on a skewer!

To celebrate French Fry Day one year, Serendipity 3 in New York, served up the most expensive plate of fries ever. Creme de la Creme Pommes Frites cost $200, and are made with truffles, Dom Perignon champagne, fancy cheeses, and a layer of gold dust. Create your own recipe, for French Fry Day.