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Do you know what is one of the largest construction projects ever completed? We’ll give you a hint…it is very long and it took hundreds of years to build. Give up? The answer is The Great Wall of China. Continue reading and learn some interesting facts about the history and construction of the Great Wall.
Did you know that you took all of the bricks and stone from just the Ming dynasty portion of the Wall, they would circle the earth at five feet high?
Below are some amazing facts about this most incredible of ancient construction projects that today is becoming a symbol of modern China.
We all know that the earth is round, right. But way back in time our ancestors believed that the earth was flat and that if you reached the end-you would fall off!
Well let’s say that you had to prove to somebody that the earth was round. How would you do that? But, before you go pulling out your handy map of the world- you have to prove your point with no tools and no maps. You can only use simple logic. Take some time and think about it before you read the answer in the last part of this article.
Make an oven out of a pizza box and amaze your friends! But be sure to ASK AN ADULT TO SUPERVISE THIS PROJECT. This oven can reach temperatures of 250′ and higher, so be careful that you do not burn yourself!
They say that baseball is America’s past time, and once you understand some of its history, you might see why. For one thing, baseball was invented in the early 19th century by a fellow named Alexander Cartwright. He took a little influence from the British game of cricket, and combined it with the basic tenants of rounders, another British stick and ball game. Cartwright came up with a list of rules, most of which are still in place today.
Homemade Egg Nog
In many of the previous issues of the Tribune we listed many great recipes for delicious foods.
But we have not given you many interesting recipes for cool and refreshing drinks. Drinks can be just as delicious and fun to make as solid foods. Indeed, does not a good meal deserve an equally delicous drink to go with it? Here are two drink recipes, one that might hail from far away in the middle of the Pacific ocean, that you will be sure to enjoy!
In last week’s Tribune we told you how to make your own Play Dough. If you do not know what I am talking about, Play Dough is the soft, squishy, mushy substance that you can mold into your favorite shapes. Once you are done, you can mush it down and reshape it into any shape that you want. Well, we thought that if you enjoyed that project, you might also enjoy this other project that is very similar-but you get to cook the shape that you design and keep it. Remember to ask an adult for help with the stove.
We have all heard scary stories about these animals. We have heard that they fly through the night and look for humans to bite and suck out their blood. We have also heard that they can turn into Dracula when there is a full moon.
We are talking about vampire bats of course…and you’ll be relieved to know that they do not attack humans and they do not turn into Dracula. These myths, however, have been around for hundreds of years and they continue to generate fear and anxiety in humans when we see these flying creatures. Well read on and learn the facts about these flying mammals so you no longer have to fear these creatures of the night.
Watching movies is always more fun with popcorn and candy. Try this fun and easy recipe that combines both popcorn and candy! Make sure you ask an adult for help with the stove.
Have you ever played with play dough? If you do not know what I am talking about…play dough is the soft, gushy, mushy, weird stuff that you can squish and mold into your favorite shapes.
You can make animals, people, flowers or just about anything that you can imagine. Usually you have to buy play dough at the store and you can only buy it in the colors that they have available. Well, good news! Here is an easy recipe on how to make your own play dough! This stuff will last for months. And the best part is that you can make the play dough in any color that you want. So squish and mush away and be creative!
Do you enjoy running? Have you ever run long distances without stopping? Many people from all over the world enjoy running marathons which take them hours to complete. Running these large distances takes not only a lot of physical strength, but also a lot mental strength and stamina. Today, the standard length of a marathon is 26.2 miles. But how and why did this standard originate? There is actually a long and interesting story behind the origin of the marathon.
Q. What has 8 letters but no letters in it? A. An envelope
Q. Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road? A. Because .. he didn’t have the guts to!
Q. When is a car not a car? A. When it turns into a garage.
Q. Why did the golfer wear two sets of pants? A. In case he got a whole in one!
Q. Why do seagulls live near the sea?
A. Because if they lived near the bay, they would be called bagels!
Q. What’s smarter than a talking parrot? A. A spelling bee!
Q. What did the fridge say to the milk? A. Don’t come in, I’ve got a cold!
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