AM: August 31, 2019
In the news this week, after heavy rains and floods, the city of Karachi, Pakistan, is being swarmed by flies. The biggest city in Pakistan has huge amounts of trash daily, but the problem is combined with a religious holiday…
AM: August 30, 2019
Today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day, which is fitting for the end of summer. Fun fact: did you know marshmallow is made from the mallow plant, and Ancient Egyptians used to get its sap and make sweets and candy from…
PM: August 29, 2019
By now, most kids are back into school, so here are a few fun facts about school (no really, they are interesting): There’s a school in the Philippines that is built out of recycled plastic bottles. Check out the video…
AM: August 29, 2019
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina landed on today’s date, devastating the New Orleans and Gulf Coast area. It was a huge disaster, killing 1,833, and changing the city of New Orleans for years. It was not as deadly as Hurricane Maria,…
AM: August 28, 2019
In 1963, on August 28, Martin Luther King gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. It’s one of the most famous speeches of all time, and it was an important moment in America’s history. It was a time when…
PM: August 27, 2019
In the news, the country of Indonesia is making plans to move their capital from Jakarta on the island of Java, to the island of Borneo. There are many reasons, but some of the big ones are overcrowding, pollution and…
AM: August 27, 2019
Today is National Just Because Day–basically, do things without having a reason for them. The problem with Just Because Day is that it doesn’t say to do nice things for people just because–so many people will think of this as…
PM: August 26, 2019
Keep it simple for the night: You are a child of God. You aren’t perfect, but God forgives. Go to Him often during the day, even if it’s just quick little thank you or help someone prayers. Put others before…
AM: August 26, 2019
Today is National Dog Day! A couple of fun facts about dogs–the record for tallest dog in a Great Dane named Zeus–44 inches tall. And Greyhounds could beat a cheetah in a long-distance race–they can run 35 mph for 7…
PM: August 25, 2019
The days in August are full of bright blue skies–here’s a couple of blue fun facts: You know those lights that make your white t-shirt glow, called blue lights? Bananas glow blue in those lights. Also, some bees that live…