Punch (Panchi-kun) was a 7-month-old Japanese macaque at Ichikawa Zoo who became famous after being rejected by his mother. To help him cope with loneliness and anxiety while being moved in with other monkeys, zookeepers provided him with an orangutan plushie stuffed animal from IKEA as a substitute mother for his real parents. The stuffed animal gave Punch the comfort he needed to become social and accepted by the other monkeys.
You can find superheroes like Iron Man and Batman in movies and comic books, but did you know that real ones exist too? Meet some real life super-humans that can see without vision like a bat, have super speed to catch an arrow in their hands, bend themselves into almost any shape, and more,
Today, over 3,000 processed foods kids enjoy, such as candies, sodas, certain gummies, jelly beans, and lollipops, contain red food coloring that can be harmful to your health. The U.S. government is banning them. Learn why they are being removed.
For a long time, people thought coffee was a drink only for adults, and parents were worried about letting their kids try it. But what if an 8-year-old showed that its okay for kids to drink coffee? Meet Ethan Sanborn, an 8-year-old who believes kids deserve their own coffee.
Crayola is one of the most famous and beloved crayon brands in the world. For over 120 years, kids and adults have used Crayola to add color and creativity to their drawings and crafts. Crayola is now bringing back eight retired crayon colors in Limited Edition packs.
A large cargo ship was on its way to New York when it was hit by a huge wave, spilling nearly five million Lego into the sea. Lego Pieces are still washing up on beaches decades later.
Andres Valencia, a 12-year-old boy from California, is gaining attention for his large, colorful paintings. He has been compared to the famous painter Picasso and already sold some of his paintings for over $160K. He has also raised over $300K for charities.
Have you ever wondered why dogs wag their tails? New research says humans may be the real reason. We may have selected dogs over 1000's of years that did more tail wagging because it makes us happy.
Did you know that Krispy Kreme donuts will give you free donuts for each "A" grade you receive on a school report card? Read more about it on KidzNet.
Meet Owney, one of the most famous dogs in the world that you probably never even heard about. Back in 1888, Owen became a true celebrity by traveling around the world with the post office. It is an amazing story.
This border collie named Axel is being hailed a hero for saving the life of a 17-year-old Texas boy, Gabriel Silva, who was experiencing a stroke. Read how this dog save his life.
Meet Pearl, a two-year-old female Chihuahua who Guinness World Records officially crowned as the world’s shortest dog living. Pearl measures 3.59 inches tall, meaning she’s shorter than a standard remote control or a popsicle stick.
Meet Stubbs the cat and learn how he became the actual mayor of a city in Alaska for 20 years! Residents of Talkeetna believed that no human candidate was worthy enough to lead their town.
For hikers and mountaineers, El Capitan is widely considered one of the most brutal climbs in the world, but not for this 8-year-old boy. Sam Baker is the youngest person to climb El Capitan.
We all love Halloween and getting candy, but do you know the real reason why we celebrate Halloween? The answer may surprise you.
We live in an extremely fast-paced world. So many people go through the motions of their daily lives, filled with distraction and stimulation. A very easy technique anyone can do in minutes called mindfulness can quickly bring peace and reduce stress in your life.
When you hear the word hero, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Maybe a person with superpowers, a cape, and a mask? Meet Ryan Honary, a young climate activist who invented a device to detect early wildfires.
Calling all Minecraft fans! May 17th is a day celebrated just for you and is when the game was first released to the public in 2009. Read about the games interesting history and learn some fun facts too.
Read about the life-size model of the classic Ferrari F40 made of 358,000 Legos featured at LEGOLAND California. Visitors can sit inside it and even build their own creations to race against other people.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. These great hacks for kids will help you study better, keep your shoes from getting untied, wake up on time, and more!
Antarctica is surrounded by icebergs, but one measuring over 105 miles recently broke off, making it the world's largest iceberg. Learn all about it and why it is a very special event.
Simone Biles, the world's most decorated gymnast, has become the first woman to perform a Yurchenko Double Pike move in a competition.
The US House of Representatives has voted 216-208 to make Washington, DC, the nation's 51st state. The bill still needs more approval by Congress to pass, but it is supported by President Joe Biden and many representatives.
Mattel Toys has released a new Helen Keller doll. It is the newest addition to Barbie's inspiring women series. The doll is very authentic and even comes with a braille book similar to what Helen Keller used after she was born deaf and blind.
Tanitoluwa Adewumi is a 10-year-old from New York who just became the country’s newest national chess master. When he started, Adewumi and his family were living in a homeless shelter.
Located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite National Park is famous for its giant, ancient sequoia trees and impressive rock formations. However, during a brief two-week-period, the 1,500-foot-tall waterfall frequently transforms into a spectacular natural Firefall.
Celebrated annually on February 14th, Valentine's Day is one of the few holidays that is enjoyed almost everywhere. In the United States we exchange greeting cards and give candy, flowers, gifts, and special meals. However, not all countries celebrate it the same way.
The cameraman zooms in on the anxious elephant, who paces back and forth. However, the pachyderm's demeanor instantly calms down upon hearing a soothing ballad from Disney's Cinderella by none other than American singer and actress Cher. The now viral video was the culmination of the pop singer and animal activist's quest to save Kaavan - "The world's loneliest elephant."
Take a sip of lemonade and you taste an explosion of flavor. The sweetness of the sugar and the sourness of the lemons burst on your tongue. But the tongue does not taste all by itself. It needs the brain to take chemical signals from food and turn them into what we sense as sweet and sour. Scientists didn't quite understand how taste got mapped in the brain. Until now...
Joe Biden has won the 2020 election and will become the next US President, replacing Donald Trump.
The 2021 girl scout cookie season will have a new addition called Toast-Yay! This toast-shaped cookie is full of French toast flavor.
Scientists at Meiji University in Japan have come up with something they call a “taste display”. The device can create the taste of any chosen flavor when it is pressed against the tongue.
Utah-based company “Ice Castles,” makes acre-sized frozen fortresses as a tourist attraction in different naturally very cold cities around the U.S. that try to replicate the Disney movie "frozen".
Lawmakers are thinking of lowering the voting age down to 16 instead of 18. Teens are already learning and caring in high school about the president and government, so why shouldn't they vote?
Karina Martinez has "princess eyes" due to a rare genetic condition called Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome.
Over a million LEGO pieces were used to build an authentic looking Bugattio Chiron Replica that actually drives!
These unusual looking special glasses can help prevent motion sickness by using moving fluids in the glasses to let your brain know you are moving.
A soccer team in Thailand got stuck in a deep cave while exploring it for over 18 days. Water sealed the exits back to land. Read how they were all saved.
These are spoons you can eat. They taste good and don't produce all the waste of plastic spoons.
Sushi Chef Yujia Hu makes amazing food you can eat that looks just like different types of sneakers which he calls “Shoe-shi.”
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