Ascending Earth’s Tallest Mountain

Mount Everest is considered the tallest mountain in the world, but Mauna Kea is actually over 4000 feet taller. It’s just that most of it is underwater. Victor Vescovo and Clifford Kapono took a submarine to the base of Mauna Kea, 16,785-feet-down, then ascended by sub, boat, bike, and foot, to the summit.

Take a Closer Look

Virendar Bharwaj, a university student in India, enjoys exploring his backyard, and posting photos on Instagram. After sharing pictures of a Kukri snake he’d spotted, he was contacted by excited biologists. The snake was a previously unknown species! Scientists often search for new species in remote places, but sometimes they’re just outside your window.

Drive-Thru Hero

15-year-old Sydney Raley, was working the drive-thru window at McDonald’s, when she realized a customer was choking. Thanks to a Red Cross first aid class she’d taken, she responded immediately. Sydney leapt through the window, and performed the Heimlich maneuver, to expel a chunk of chicken and save the customer’s life.

Don’t Disturb the Mummy

The Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep, was mummified and buried 3000 years ago. Instead of unwrapping the mummy, to see what he looked like, researchers used digital CT scans, to look through the layers of cloth. They found Amenhotep was 5-foot-5, had good teeth, and wore 30 amulets and a gold, beaded girdle.

Bicarbonated Pine Needles

Today is Bicarbonate Of Soda Day. What do you do with sodium bicarbonate, better known as baking soda? You can use it to bake cookies, clean pans, brush your teeth, or make a volcano! It’s also Falling Needles Family Fest Day. Make a family event of cleaning up after the Christmas tree.

Who Are Those Letters For?

Conservators have carefully opened a second time capsule, found in the base of a Confederate statue, that was removed in Virginia. The copper box, buried since 18 87, was water-damaged. It held an 18 65 Harper’s Weekly magazine picturing Abraham Lincoln’s grave, a Bible, coins, letters, newspapers, Civil War bullets, and a Richmond directory.

Teen Likes to Make People Smile

18-year-old Sebbie Hall, has a mission. Every day during the pandemic, the English teen has performed a random act of kindness. He especially enjoys helping disabled or vulnerable children, who feel lonely. Sebbie has carried out over 2000 acts of kindness so far, and raised $53,000 for people in need. Let’s all be kind!

Visit the Great Outdoors

Hey 4th graders, don’t forget! In the United States, you can get into any National Park for free! Take advantage of the Every Kid Outdoors program, to visit a National Park over your winter break. Print a free annual pass, good for everyone in the car, at Every-Kid-Outdoors.gov. Pack a snack, and happy travels!

Goats Ate My Tree

If you had a real Christmas tree this year, don’t put it in the trash. Virginia Beach uses them to protect the beachfront from storm surges. Many farms have goats that love to snack on trees. Some communities will pick up trees and turn them into mulch. Find a way to recycle your tree!

You Still Have Time

Tick. Tock. Tick, tock, ticktock-ticktock! It’s Tick Tock Day, and the new year’s nearly here. You have 2 days to finish anything you needed to do this year! Another name for it is Still Need To Do Day. If you’re all caught up, bravo! You can relax and enjoy the rest of the year!

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