Kids News - Fun Articles

I just realized that I missed the World Nutella Day on February 5th - However, never one to cry over spilt milk or as is the case here, a missed celebration, I decided to re-create the day by sharing my fabulous Nutella Cupcakes (at least the recipe) with all of you! Happy late World Nutella Day!...

You may think that crayons are for very little kids and that you are too cool to be caught with them - But as Herb Williams will tell you the colorful wax sticks are not just drawing tools, but also a medium for carving amazing sculptures!...

What do you do when a little baby bird is born with curled toes - buy it a pair of bright green slippers of course! At least that's what happened at Paradise Park, a wildlife sanctuary for endangered birds in Cornwall....

Soccer fans seeking help on 'predicting' the outcome of tomorrow's World Cup Final match between Spain and Netherlands, now have two unusual sources to turn to - An octopus and a parakeet. And, since they have predicted different outcomes, one of them is sure to prove its pyschic powers!...

Anyone who has played with an ‘Etch A Sketch’ knows how hard it is to draw on, let alone save the creation. However, Cleveland-based artist George Vlosich III, has not only figured out how to make his etches permanent, but also, sell them for thousands of dollars....

Last weekend, the Sonoma-Marin County Fair held one of its most popular events - The contest to pick the 'World's Ugliest Dog'. While it may sound cruel, being the ugliest dog has a lot of benefits - There is a generous cash prize, other goodies and a chance to become world famous!...

A decade from now, only the most ardent soccer fans will be able to recall who won the 2010 World Cup - However, everybody will remember the annoying bee-like drone of the Vuvuzela, a sound that has become the source of extreme irritation among fans and players alike....

Poor little Snowy was very sick - The normally energetic dog was unable eat or drink and was extremely lethargic. When he started throwing up, his concerned owners, Samantha and Mick Reed, decided to take the one-year old Highland Terrier to the veterinarian....

Google 'Stinging Nettle' and this is what comes up - Nettles are covered with tiny nearly invisible stinging hairs that produce an intense, stinging pain, following redness and skin irritation'. So why would anyone chow them down? To win the coveted 'King of Stingers' title of course!...