Tuesday 31 December 2013
Sunday 29 December 2013
'Magnetic man' breaks spoon record
Do you keep spoons in a drawer or cupboard? Well not this guy... he carries them on his body!
Etibar Elchyev, 41, dubbed the ‘magnet man’, managing to secure 53 metal spoons around his neck and chest setting the world record for the most spoons balanced on a human body.
Elchiyev, who llives in Tbilisi in Georgia, created the spoon record in 2011.
But he has no plans to stop there. "When the time comes I am going [to move] an airplane, then an empty train carriage, something like this, I won't reveal all my cards at once," he said
Wednesday 25 December 2013
Printing Christmas presents for disadvantaged children
One of the big trends of 2013 has been 3D printing. While it is still too early to tell how much of a difference the technology will make, it is already having an effect on Christmas for some children.
From BBC News- Tschnology
Sunday 22 December 2013
Friday 6 December 2013
Nelson Mandela- Madiba- has died aged 95
People around the world have reacting to the news that Nelson Mandela, one of history's greatest leaders, has died after a long illness aged 95.
Mandela led South Africa out of the racist system of apartheid, and into democracy, becoming the country's first black president.
He had been receiving intensive medical care at home for a lung infection after three months in hospital.
Announcing the news on South African TV President Jacob Zuma said: "Our nation has lost its greatest son."
"Although we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss."
Mandela's story is an incredible journey - from prison to presidency.
After being jailed for 27 years he became South Africa's first ever black president.
He went on to play an important role in promoting peace and equality across the globe.
Global tributes
World leaders, celebrities and ordinary people have been paying their tributes to him.
Prince William, American President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and sports stars David Beckham and Usain Bolt are among who've said how he inspired them. See more of that by Clicking here.
Inspiring kids
School children in the UK have been giving their reaction to the news.
Kids from Walworth Academy, in London, have been in touch with the BBC's School Report.
Hawa, in year 8, said: "When I found out that Nelson Mandela passed away I was in so much shock. He was a leader, a father and a husband. He was my hero."
Danny, in year 9 , said he is "very emotional and upset. However, I am happy that his legacy will live on".
Khalil said: "He was one of the most influential people of all time. Without him many black politicians would not be in power today, like Barack Obama."
And other pupils from Whalley Range in Manchester added their voices to the tributes.
They said: "As a school we are commemorating Nelson Madela's memory through a whole school minute silence and a tribute video that our media team have created."
Aya, a year 8 student, said: "Everyone is going to remember the difference he has made - He's a true pioneer for Black peoples' rights. People like me wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for people like Mandela fighting for our rights.'
And Maryan added: "He's a true legend and he's proven if you fight for your rights, you can make a difference."
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From CBBC newsround
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Tuesday 3 December 2013
Teddy bears invade an ice hockey game in Canada
It was the annual Teddy Bear toss game between the Calgary Hitmen and the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Fans bring teddies to the game and throw them onto the ice when the Hitmen score their first goal.
26,000 of them were launched onto the rink!
All of them will now be donated to local charities. So it's all for a good cause.
From CBBC newsround
Friday 29 November 2013
Giant spinning ice circle found in US river
Imagine coming across this on a walk in the countryside!
Really weird!
The mysterious ice whirl was discovered in a river in America.
It looks so perfect it could be man-made but apparently it occurred naturally.
From CBBC News
Describing people
To describe people physically and pshychologically we use adjectives:
or physical appearance adjectives:
Adjective order
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Thursday 21 November 2013
Volcano causes new island to pop out of the sea near Japan
A brand new island has popped out of the sea near to Japan.
It's tiny - about 200 metres wide - and it might not last very long because it's made out of volcanic rock that erodes quite easily.
It was caused by a volcanic eruption under the sea bed which forced lava and rock to burst through the surface of the water.
The molten rock has then cooled and hardened on the water, turning it into a mini island.
It was first spotted because of massive clouds of smoke blowing out into the air, and when coastguards went to investigate they saw land that wasn't there before.
It's not been named yet because experts want to wait and see if it will stick around, but if it does it's a new mark to make on the map!
From CBBC Neewsround
Tuesday 19 November 2013
The position and order of adjectives in the sentences
Adjective order in a sentence:
| 1.Opinion | An opinion adjective explains what you think about something (other people may not agree with you). Examples: silly, beautiful, horrible, difficult, nice, rude |
| 2.Size | A size adjective, of course, tells you how big or small something is. Examples: large, tiny, enormous, little, long, short,etc |
| 3.Age | An age adjective tells you how young or old something or someone is. Examples: ancient, new, young, old |
| 4.Shape | A shape adjective describes the shape of something. Examples: square, round, flat, rectangular, curly, wavy, straight,etc. |
| 5.Colour | A colour adjective, of course, describes the colour of something. Examples: blue, pink, reddish, grey, dark brown, light blue,etc |
| 6.Origin | An origin adjective describes where something comes from. Examples: French, lunar, American, eastern, Greek, Portuguese,etc |
| 7.Material | A material adjective describes what something is made from. Examples: wooden, metal, cotton, paper, plastic,etc. |
Examples:
- John is a nice (1) tall (2) young(3) slim(4) Scottish (6) boy.
- Susan has got a small (2) old (3) white (5) Italian (6) car.
- Brian lives in a comfortable (1) large(2) old (3) house.
- Helen has got short (2) wavy (4) light brownM (5) hair and big (2) almond (4) green(5) eyes.
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Thursday 14 November 2013
Most expensive diamond ever sold for £51million
This glamorous gemstone has become the most expensive ever after selling at auction for a whopping £51 million!
The Pink Star is described as a flawless oval-cut pink diamond set in a ring.
It went on sale in Switzerland on Wednesday and sold for a record breaking amount.
The winner of the auction said he had bought it on behalf of an anonymous buyer.
From CBBC Newsround
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Abandoned puppy climbs Everest
An abandoned puppy rescued from a rubbish dump is believed to be the first dog ever to reach Everest base camp.
11-month-old Rupee was taken on the trek by his new owner Joanne Lefson - a former professional golfer.
The pair began "Expedition Mutt Everest 2013" in the Himalayan town of Lukla in October.
They hope to raise awareness of the plight of homeless dogs and to promote pet adoption.
Rupee meets Hindu holy men along the way
Rupee and Joanne got to base camp at a height of 5,364 metres, 13 days after starting the trek. They had to make their way across rickety bridges and wet mountain paths.
Joanne, who's from South Africa, said that Rupee didn't have long to live when she rescued him from a rubbish dump in Ladakh, Northern India, when he was eight months old.
Talking about his achievement, she said: "I am so proud of Rupee. I thought I might have to carry him on some days, but instead, he took the lead and pulled me along.
"I hope his accomplishment will compel people to be kinder to animals, especially strays. We need to realise that every life matters.
"He loved the snow, he ate it, he played in it, if I had let him, he would have slept in it too."
It's not the first time Joanne has taken a dog on a major trip. She is about to write a book about her previous dog Oscar who she took around the world with her.
From CBBC Newsround
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Sunday 10 November 2013
What is Remembrance Day?
The second Sunday of November is Remembrance Sunday or Poppy Day but what does it all mean and what are people meant to do?
At 11am men, women and children all across Britain hold a two minute silence to remember the millions who have died in war.
The silence is usually observed at war memorials, cenotaphs, religious services and shopping centres throughout the country.
The Royal Family, along with top politicians and religious leaders, gather at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, for a service.
What is Armistice Day?
Armistice Day is on 11 November. It's also known as Remembrance Day.
A two minute silence is observed at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month because this is when World War I, or the Great War, ended in 1918.
But now, this anniversary is used to remember all the people who've died in wars since World War I.
Soldiers observing the two minutes silence.
This includes World War II, the Falklands War, the Gulf War, and conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Why do British people hold a two minute silence?
The first two minute silence in Britain was held on 11 November 1919, when King George V asked the public to observe a silence at 11am.
This was one year after the end of World War I.
He made the request so "the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead".
Why do people wear poppies?
The week before 11 November, you'll see people on the TV and in the streets wearing a poppy. But what are they for?
Poppies are red flowers which are worn to show others that you are remembering those who died for their country.
The reason poppies are used is because they are the flowers which grew on the battlefields after World War I ended.
Poppies are also used to raise money for servicemen and women who are still alive but whose lives have been changed by war.
The charity that runs the Poppy Appeal is called The Royal British Legion.
Each year, volunteers will sell these poppies in the street all over Britain.
You can decide how much money you want to give to the poppy sellers.
From CBBC newsround
Saturday 9 November 2013
Book dominoes world record set
A book group in Belgium is celebrating today
after breaking a world record.
Watch this! Absolutely fantastic!
They spent a whole night setting up 4,845 books in a 600-metre domino chain before knocking them all down.
The books all had to fall in the right order for them to win the world record - and they did it!
The previous winners, from South Africa, held the title for a chain that had 2,850 books in it.
The Belgian group decided to have another go straight away using 5,500 books, but that one didn't work.
Never mind, they are still the world record holders. Check out the video.
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Tuesday 29 October 2013
What is Halloween?
Halloween is the scariest night of the year. All around the world, people celebrate spookiness.
On 31 October there are loads of Halloween traditions. If you go to a party, expect stuff like:
- Scary fancy dress
- Making pumpkin lanterns
- Trick or treating
- Bobbing for apples
- Telling ghost stories
But not everyone likes celebrating Halloween.
Some religious people believe that making a game out of evil spirits and witches is wrong.
From CBBC newsround
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Sunday 27 October 2013
Artist sets two pumpkin boat records in two days
Pumpkin boat man's record-breaking voyage to Isle of Wight
You may have carved one, used one to make a lantern or even eaten one but here's one man with a really unusual use for a pumpkin.
Artist Dmitri Galitzine has set not one, but two bizarre records, in a boat made out of a massive hollowed out pumpkin.He set a record for paddling 100 metres in less than three minutes in Portsmouth harbour.Then he raised the bar a bit higher and modified the boat to make it motorised.He motored off in the 'souped up' pumpkin crossing the Solent to the Isle of Wight.
Watch his amazing adventure.
From CBBC newsround
Monday 21 October 2013
Famous 'Titanic' violin sold at auction for record price
A violin that sank with the Titanic over a hundred years ago has been sold at auction for a record price.
The rosewood instrument was played by the Titanic's bandleader Wallace Hartley when the famous ship sank in 1912.
It's been described as one of the most important objects ever discovered that sank with the ship.
It sold for £900,000!
It is the single most valuable piece of Titanic memorabilia, so far.
Other items that were sold included his sheet music and the bag he kept it in.
Wallace Hartley kept on playing while the Titanic was sinking in the icy ocean on 15th April 1912 and died in the sinking.
Wednesday 16 October 2013
One Direction boys spotted surfing in Australia One Direction surfing in Australia
A sunny beach in Australia may seem like a lovely place to relax - but it isn't when One Direction are around!
Liam and Louis took time out from their tour of Australia to go surfing on Whale Beach in Sydney.
They were soon spotted by adoring fans and lifeguards had to step in to keep them away.
Even the news helicopter from Channel 7 News showed up to snap the boys riding the waves.
From CBBC newsround
Sunday 13 October 2013
Three African lions and two rare jaguars born at zoo
There's a baby boom at a zoo in Mexico!
Two rare jaguar cubs and three African lion cubs have been born there.
One is causing serious excitement because it's completely black!
The zoo's launched a competition for local children to help name them.
See the cute cubs.
Friday 11 October 2013
Thursday 10 October 2013
How Pokemon became a global hit
Pokemon X and Y - the sixth generation of the monster-battling video game - is released worldwide on Saturday. Created by Satoshi Tajiri, it was originally pitched as an insect-catching game.
The world of Pokemon was revealed on 27 February 1996 when Pocket Monsters Red and Green launched in Japan. Pocket Monsters spent more than five years in development and was originally called Capsule Monsters.
The world of Pokemon was revealed on 27 February 1996 when Pocket Monsters Red and Green launched in Japan. Pocket Monsters spent more than five years in development and was originally called Capsule Monsters.
Retitled Pokemon for its worldwide release, the game made its way to North America in 1998 and the UK a year later. Nintendo briefly considered scrapping some of the 'cute' Pokemon, fearing Western players wouldn't like them.
Luckily Western audiences adored the cute Pokemon and electric mouse Pikachu swiftly became the poster-boy of the series.
The ability to trade and battle Pokemon with friends via a data cable made the game a best-seller. More than 245 million Pokemon video games have been sold worldwide since 1996.
The video game spawned a hugely successful anime series charting the adventures of Pokemon trainer Ash Ketchum and his trusty Pikachu. It debuted in the US in 1997 and to date more than 800 episodes have been made. The series has been broadcast in 160 countries.
From CBBC newsround
Monday 7 October 2013
Malala Yousafzi has been tipped for Nobel Peace Prize
Malala Yousafzai , the Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban on her way to school has been tipped to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
If Malala wins the 16-year-old will be the youngest person ever to win the award.
Malala has been nominated for her work to get education for girls in Pakistan.
The education campaigner is among the favourites to win the award at the event in Sweden.
Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela have won the award in the past.
Malala has been fighting for girls' right to education in Pakistan and all over the world. She's a really brave girl who said in the United Nations meeting that she is not going to give up her dreams though she has received threats from the fundamentalist Talibans what made her family move to London where they live now.
Thursday 3 October 2013
White lion cubs born in South Korea
So cuuuuuute!
These two rare white lion cubs have been born at a zoo in South Korea.
There's only about three hundred white lion cubs left in the world so it's no surprise they're a big hit with visitors.
The cubs are being raised by the zookeepers for now. They'll be introduced to the rest of the lion family when they're seven months old.
From CBBC newsround
Monday 30 September 2013
Milly, the miracle dog
A Chihuahua in Puerto Rico has been crowned the world's smallest dog by the Guinness Book of Records.
Miracle Milly is 9.6cm high and weighs just half a kilogram.
The brown Chihuahua named Miracle Milly is shorter than a soup can, standing at 3.8 inches (9.65 centimeters) tall when measured from backbone to paw, Guinness World Records announced Thursday.
She is nearly 2 years old, weighs roughly 1 pound (half a kilogram) and is known for often sticking out her tiny tongue when someone takes her picture.
"She knows how to pose," owner Vanesa Semler told The Associated Press.
Miracle Milly dethroned Boo Boo, a long-haired Chihuahua from Kentucky that stands 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) tall.
Guinness also has a second category for world's smallest dog when measured by length. That title is held by Heaven Sent Brandy, a Chihuahua in Largo, Florida, that measures 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) long.
When she was born, Miracle Milly weighed less than an ounce and fit in a teaspoon, Semler said. Her mouth was too tiny to nurse from her mother, so Semler gave her milk every two hours through an eyedropper.
She slept in a doll's crib next to Semler's bed, growing stronger as the months passed.
The Chihuahua now sleeps in a baby's crib and will eat nothing but food cooked by humans.
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Saturday 28 September 2013
Switzerland's golf ball stealing fox!
A clever fox is robbing golf balls and hiding them at a golf club in Valais in Switzerland.
The fox has been filmed waiting as a golfer takes a shot and then running out to stealing the ball.
Locals say the animal, named Foxy, is often hiding behind the shrubbery and when he gets a ball, heads behind buildings and hides it.
Check out the clip and see the cheeky fox in action!
From CBBC newsround
From CBBC newsround
Thursday 26 September 2013
Baby panda cubs on show in China
Just when you're waiting for a panda cub, fourteen come along at once!
Just watch these cute cubs!
They're true teddies,aren't they?
Who wouldn't like to hold one?
These adorable baby pandas were shown off for the first time at the Chengdu Giant Panda centre in China on Monday.
There are fewer than 2,000 pandas left in the wild and the Chengdu centre works to protect the species.
The 14 cubs were artificially bred in the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base in south-west China's Sichuan province.
Born between July and September this year, they are currently being raised in two delivery rooms at the base.
The eldest, Meng Meng, is four times heavier than the youngest, Ya Yi.
The panda Tian Tian at the National Zoo was artificially inseminated
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