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Baby penguins dive off 50-foot cliff in 1st-of-its-kind footage from National Geographic
In newly released footage from National Geographic, baby penguins are seen bravely taking a 50-foot dive into the water below. In the video, nearly 700 emperor penguin chicks are gathered at the edge of a cliff, glancing over to see the deep water beneath them. All it takes is one brave penguin to take the plunge — before the others …
Read More »250 new cherry trees coming to Washington, D.C., from Japan
The country of Japan is giving the United States 250 new cherry trees, which will replace the hundreds that will be destroyed this summer in Washington, D.C., as part of a construction project around the Tidal Basin. The gift was announced by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday, April 10, during an official visit and state dinner at the …
Read More »5 sports essentials for parents who are cheering from the sidelines
Whether your child is playing baseball, soccer, tennis, lacrosse or any other spring sport, being prepared and organized can make the experience more enjoyable for everyone involved. Below are five spring sports essentials to consider bringing along to practices and games as you root for your star player this season. You can find them all on Amazon, and they can …
Read More »Woman in Oregon reels in record-breaking fish: 'Very strong'
An amateur fisherwoman may have unexpectedly broken a world record while angling for rockfish in Oregon on April Fools’ Day. Tillamook, Oregon, resident Rebecca Jones began her Monday morning by digging for sand shrimp, according to an April 5 news release from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. She told officials that she began fishing and hunting a few …
Read More »Raise 500-pound pumpkins in your backyard: 5 tips from America's world-record gourd grower
Travis Gienger is the Michael Jordan of giant pumpkins: the greatest of all time. The stone craftsman, horticulture teacher and gourd whisperer from Anoka, Minnesota set the world record last year by growing a 2,749-pound pumpkin. The orange colossus was boldly named Michael Jordan in the spring, in honor of the basketball player widely considered the GOAT (Greatest of All …
Read More »Cicada invasion 2024: Are these insects coming for your plants this spring?
A great cicada revival is expected to hit the U.S. this spring and summer. Two cicada broods are making a simultaneous comeback for the first time in 221 years — with trillions of insects expected to emerge across the country. The two groupings of cicadas, brood XIX and XIII, will emerge from the underground in 17 states across the country, …
Read More »25 camping essentials you need for venturing out into the woods
Camping offers a relaxing atmosphere where you can get back to nature, cook over a roaring fire and sleep under the stars. Having the right camping equipment makes the experience even more enjoyable, offering just a bit of luxury to your adventure. From tents to sleeping bags to cooking gear, our list provides every camping essential you could possibly think …
Read More »Ahead of solar eclipse, NASA seeks public's help in recording strange animal behaviors
NASA is asking for the public’s help in its latest research project. The 2024 solar eclipse, which will occur in North America on April 8, is expected to cause several earthly disturbances, including the behavior of animals. Both physical and auditory animal behaviors will shift during the eclipse, according to NASA. SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: 8 STRANGE THINGS THAT COULD HAPPEN …
Read More »Crowds flock to Tokyo to see cherry blossoms after delayed bloom
Crowds gathered Friday to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower. People often have sakura viewing parties beneath the falling petals, where there are also picnics and sake drinking. Vidyuth Lakshman, 36, a tourist from Canada, said she’d seen cherry blossoms …
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