Category: Kids News

1,369 pretend vampires, gathered in England at a 13th century abbey, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. They broke the world record, for largest gathering of people dressed as vampires. The event took place on World Dracula Day, and participants had to wear black clothes, capes, and artificial fangs.

Tash Frootko has been brightening up her hometown, one house at a time. The artist has painted 25 row-houses in Gloucester England, in vibrant colors. The colorful streets are connected by huge wall murals, painted by artists Zoe Power, and Eloise Henderson-Figueroa. The neighborhood, now called Rainbow Square, feels full of new life.

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.

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!

Today is Memorial Day in the United States. Previously known as Decoration Day, it honors those who have died while serving in the military. The holiday also marks the beginning of summer, when pools and amusement parks open. Some lucky students have even finished the school year by now!

The new hottest pepper in the world, is the Dragon’s Breath chili, but it’s so spicy, it could actually kill a human to eat it. The hottest edible pepper is still the Carolina Reaper, and Gregory Foster set a new world record, by eating 3 reapers in under 9 seconds. He loves spicy food!

The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race takes place today, where Formula One race cars make 200 laps around a track. The fastest Indy 500 time was 2 hours, 37 minutes, and 19 seconds. Helio Castroneves was averaging 190.6 miles-per-hour! The first Indy 500, in 19 11, was much slower. The winner averaged only 74 miles-per-hour.

Today is Mount Everest Day, celebrating the tallest mountain in the world. Reaching an elevation of 20,031 feet above sea level, it’s part of the Himalayas, on the border between China and Nepal. 68 years ago, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary were the first people we know of, to climb to the top.

Today is Put A Pillow On Your Fridge Day. No-no, don’t take a nap up there! It’s supposed to bring good luck and prosperity. Clean the top of your fridge while you’re up there! Then clean the inside, and put the leftovers in a compost pile, since it’s also Learn About Composting Day.

Today is Biscuit Day. You could eat a biscuit in Ireland that’s known as a cookie elsewhere, or eat fluffy biscuits with gravy in the United States. I’m going to eat both! Then, make a paper clip necklace to celebrate Paper Clip Day. A piece of bent wire can sure be useful!