Why Do Birds Fly In A V?
Keeping with the bird theme this time, here is a very simple STEAM activity that demonstrates why some birds, like geese, fly in a v-formation when they are migrating. As adults, we probably have a good idea...
World Helicopter Day / National Bratwurst Day
World Helicopter Day
August 16
The Russian-American aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky (1889–1972) is considered to be the "father" of helicopters, not because he was the first to invent it, but because he invented the first successful helicopter upon which...
Put the phone down and keep your eyes on...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and with the summer approaching and more cars on the road, State Farm is reminding drivers to put the phone down and keep your eyes up.
New drivers are often taught to...
Ladybug Girl
Ladybug Girl, written by David Soman and Jacky Davis is the story of a little girl named Lulu who calls herself “Ladybug Girl” She has some special ladybug wings and boots and even ladybug antenna bouncing around...
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day / Thomas Crapper Day
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
January 27
It is said, popping bubble wrap is cheaper than therapy. There’s something about bursting the little bubbles that brings out the silliness in all of us. In 1959, the inventors of bubble wrap...
Awake: The Fusion of Art and Storytelling
Manga, the Japanese comic art form, stands as a testament to the intricate fusion of art and storytelling. With its rich history dating back to the 12th century, manga has grown into a global phenomenon, captivating audiences...
National Zipper Day / Guide Dog Day
National Zipper Day
April 29
The YKK company has the industry all zipped up: The company accounts for 46 percent of the global zipper market. Every year, it produces enough zippers to wrap around the world 50 times. That’s...
National Fried Chicken Day / National Sugar Cookies Day
National Fried Chicken Day
July 9
The Mobile Cuisine website states chicken as a meat has been depicted in Babylonian carvings from around 600 BC. Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world. There are more...
Volunteer Recognition Day / Look Alike Day
Volunteer Recognition Day
April 20
Volunteer Recognition Day honors volunteers who are working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain. A 2016 survey shows around 1 in 4 Americans, or 24.9 percent, said they...
National Hot Dog Month / National Etch-A-Sketch Day
National Hot Dog Month
July 12
The word “frankfurter” comes from Frankfurt, Germany, where pork sausages similar to hot dogs originated. A German immigrant named Feuchtwanger brought the frankfurter to the America Midwest where his wife, in 1880, suggested...
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