Published at: 11:05 am - Friday May 25 2012
Maurice Sendak, author of the beloved children’s book “Where the Wildings are” passed away recently. The author and illustrator of the 1963 book has inspired us all. The book has been passed down for generations. The story is about a rebellious boy named Max who sets out on a fanatical journey in his imagination after [...]
Published at: 02:05 pm - Thursday May 24 2012
Solar Impulse is trying out their solar powered airplane. The experimental airplane took off from Switzerland on its first intercontinental flight. They are aiming to reach North Africa by next week. The long flights are all solar powered and the plane will not be using a drop of fuel to complete its journey. The two [...]
Published at: 02:05 pm - Tuesday May 22 2012
There are some interesting places around the world to sit down and enjoy a meal. Here are 4 places that you would not expect to eat at: In Maldives you can eat inside of a fish bowl. Guests can eat in their famous underwater restaurant. While they watch sharks and other marine life swim by. [...]
Published at: 12:05 pm - Tuesday May 22 2012
Panda bears are known as one of China’s national treasures. Now they are even more important to the nation. The Chinese are growing organic green tea and using Panda dung as fertilizer. This special blend of green tea is going to have a market price of $35 000 per pound and just over $200 [...]
Published at: 10:05 am - Thursday May 17 2012
Nepal has 8 out of the 14 highest mountains in the world. Take a look: Mount. Everest 8,850 meters Mount. Kangchenjunga 8,586 meters Mount. Lhotse 8,516 meters Mount. Makalu 8,463 meters Mount. Cho Oyu 8,201 meters Mount. Dhaulagiri 8,167 meters Mount. Manaslu 8,163 meters Mount. Annapurna 8,091 meters