From Bubbles to Baskets: 7 Fun Discoveries

Did you know there’s a building in the U.S. shaped like a basket?  In Ohio, a basket-making company built its office to look just like one of their giant baskets! From the outside, it really looks like a basket, but inside, it works just like a regular office.

Did you know that many of the world’s deserts line up in one big belt? This “desert belt” stretches north and south of the equator. It’s one of the hottest areas on Earth.

Did you know there’s a country that banned chewing gum? Singapore, known for being super clean, once had a full ban on gum. In 2004, they allowed it again but only if it has health benefits!

Did you know your brain can change and grow? Every time you learn something new, your brain’s nerve cells adapt. This helps you keep learning and getting better at things.

Have you heard about the bear’s shadow? In the town of Cashiers, USA, something amazing happens. Twice a year, at 5:30 PM in late February and October, the shadow of a mountain looks just like a bear lying in the valley.

Do you know how soap bubbles form? When you mix soap with water, the surface becomes stretchy. Blow air into it, and you get bubbles instead of the water just popping. Want bigger bubbles? Try distilled water, soap, and a little glycerin.

Did you think a duck’s quack doesn’t echo? It actually does! But the way the “quack” ends with a sharp “ack” makes the echo hard to hear.