Category: News For Kids
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GroundHog Day
What is so special about Feburary 2 every year? Why is it called the Groundhog Day? This North American festival has a famous folklore attached to it. This time of the year the groundhog ends its hibernation and comes out from his burrow. It is believed that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on a cloudy day, then spring will come…
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Restriction on Use of Bee Killing Pesticides in Europe
The European Union has proposed to its members to ban use of those pesticides that are harmful to bees. The European Union (EU) is union of 27 member states which are located primarily in Europe and looks into matters that concerns them. The Union said that however, pesticides can be used on plants that do not interest bees. Recently, the bee population has…
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Pencil drawings or Photographs?
27 year old Kelvin Okafor, an art graduate from London, creates stunning pencil drawings that look exactly like photographs. The art world is amazed at his skill to make such detailed sketches. Okafor mostly sketches famous people since he feels people around the world can relate with them. Another astounding thing about his drawings is…
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Highest Wave Ever Caught by Surfer McNamara
American surfer Garrett McNamara surfed on a 100 Ft high wave off the coast of Portugal. This the highest wave ever been caught by a surfer!! McNamara holds a place in Guiness book of world records for riding on a 78 Ft high wave at the same place, in November of 2011. Mr McNamara, 44, was born in Massachusetts…
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High Sugar High Tax
In UK, a food and farming charity Sustain, is calling for high tax on sugary drinks. They are hoping that this will discourage people from buying the sugary drinks. Over 60 groups, including doctors, are backing a 20p tax per litre, which would go to the government. However, the soft drink companies are claiming that…
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Dutch Queen Gives Up Throne
On Monday, Europe’s longest serving monarch gave up her throne. The official term used for giving up the throne is called abdicating. She wants her son Prince Willem-Alexander to be the ruler now. Usually in Europe the monarchs rule for life especially in U.K., but Dutch kings and queens are famous for stepping down from the…
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Pygmy Elephants Poisoned
In Asia, pygmy elephants are only found in tropical rainforests in north Borneo, South east Asia. This elephant species is endangered, and there are only about 2,000 elephants in Borneo. Most of the elephants are in Sabah, a state on the east of Borneo island. Sadly, Ten of these rare elephants have been found dead…
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Bubble Trouble!
An entire town in Australia got covered in Bubbles. Are we joking? Not at all. Australian town of Mooloolaba, Queensland has been completely blanketed by frothy suds. Children and grown ups came out on the streets and beaches to play in the bubbles. What fun! Sometimes extreme froth are formed during storms when powerful waves force air…
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Iran Sends Monkey In Space
Iran sent a monkey in a Pishgam rocket, which reached a height of some 120km (75 miles) for a sub-orbital flight before returning. The monkey was okay after his return. Western nations have expressed concern that Iran’s space programme is being used to develop long-range missiles. These countries are worried that the missiles will then…
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Escape Of The Crocodiles!
15,000 crocodiles managed to escape from Rakwena Crocodile Farm in South Africa when following the heavy rains, the owners had to open the gates to prevent flooding. About half of the crocodiles have been recaptured, while the other half are still missing. The farm owners are capturing the crocodiles as and when the local farmers spot…
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Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open 2013
Novak Djokovic, on Sunday, won Australian Open title for the third time in a row. Djokovich defeated Briton Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-2. Murray was connstantly nagged by hamstring injury and blisters on feet during the match. With this superb victory, Novak Djokovic retains his position as number one player in the world of tennis. Congratulations Djokovic!!
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Frozen Fires
Can you imagine a frozen fire? A warehouse in the US city of Chicago caught fire and as the firefighters showered the building with water it froze. Why did this happen? The temperature in chicago in -7 degree Centigrade hardened the water on the outside of the building. The strange part is that some parts…