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Week of 3/7Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 8:44 pm

Australian Toddler Has A Memorable First Encounter With A Vending Machine

The expression 'caught with a hand in the cookie jar', took on a whole new meaning on Sunday, February 28, when a young Australian boy got his hand stuck inside a vending machine. The chain of events leading to the bizarre incident began just after noon, when four-year-old Leo Shorthouse saw a vending machine filled with all kinds of yummy goodies in a hotel lobby in Melbourne, Australia.

Video Of The Week - Hate Cleaning? Get A Cat!

The fact that cats are obsessed with cleanliness is well known. Felines, after all, do spend 50% of their waking hours grooming. However, this cat in Japan appears to be also concerned about keeping its home spotless.

Celebrate International Polar Bear Day With Nora, Columbus Zoo's Adorable Polar Bear Cub

Every February 27, the world observes International Polar Bear Day. Started ten years ago by US-based nonprofit Polar Bear International (PMI) it is observed to raise awareness of the vulnerable species whose rapidly dwindling numbers are often forgotten because they dwell in the sparsely populated circumpolar Arctic.

The Battery Of The Future May Be Made Of Paper!

Creating batteries that are smaller, cheaper, rechargeable and most importantly environmentally friendly has been the holy grail for engineers across the globe for many years. Now some researchers at Sweden's Linköping University may have finally succeeded in cracking the code with a battery made of paper!

Wingboarding May Allow Thrill-Seekers To Soar Amid Clouds

Thrill-seekers looking for a challenge may soon have a new option - Wingboarding. The sport is similar to wakeboarding except for one thing - Instead of performing acrobatics on water, wingboarders will conduct heart-stopping maneuvers in the skies while being towed behind an airplane.

Crafty Butterfly Disguises Its Pupa To Resemble The World's Most Venomous Snake

Snakes are amongst the most feared animals in the world. The sight of the slithering reptiles can send even the bravest human or animal scampering for safety. One clever butterfly species has figured out how to capitalize on this universal terror by transforming its pupa to resemble the world's most venomous snake!

football329about 8 years
that cat is cute and smart
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Week of 2/22Monday, February 22, 2016 at 5:48 am

Zika Virus Outbreak In Brazil May Put A Damper On 2016 Summer Olympics

Athletes and sports fans hoping to attend the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this August may be faced with a tough dilemma. They will have to decide if a quest for a medal or the opportunity to cheer their favorite athlete is worth the potential health risk posed by the Zika virus that has been plaguing Brazil since April 2015.

A Drone That Can Fly And Swim? Sweet!

With the increasing popularity of drones as toys and potentially even for commercial delivery, researchers are going all out to build cooler and more sophisticated quadcopters. However, none can compare to the Loon Copter, which not only flies like a bird, but also swims like a fish!

Video Of The Week — Rainbow Bagels Anyone?

The fact that New York bagels are delicious is undisputed. After all, who can argue with the incredible taste of the freshly-made hand-rolled delights that are available at the city's numerous bakeries. So how does one improve something that is already perfect? By adding a splash of color or in the case of The Bagel Store, multiple colors.

Wish To Build The Perfect Snowman? Pull Out Your Ruler!

News flash: Everyone's favorite snowman, the adorable Olaf from Disney's animated film Frozen is not perfect! At least, that's what Dr. Hind, a mathematician at England's Nottingham Trent University who recently revealed a formula for building the perfect snowman asserts.

Researchers Believe That Socialization Helps Spread Beneficial Gut Bacteria

All our lives, we have been repeatedly warned by our elders to avoid excessive social contact for fear of contracting harmful germs and bacteria. Turns out that it may not be all bad. A recently released study suggests that interaction with others also helps in the acquisition of good bacteria - At least in chimpanzees.

Can Spider-Man Exist In Real-Life? Depends On Which Researcher You Believe!

In mid-January, scientists from University of Cambridge's Department of Zoology released some heart-breaking news for Spider-Man fans. The researchers said that the web-slinging hero could never exist in real-life. And it is not due to the lack of radioactive spiders, but because humans are simply too big to skitter up tall buildings.

Valentine's Day — Good For The Heart And The Economy

Valentine's Day is one of those rare holidays that is enjoyed by almost everyone in the world. After all, what's not to like about a day when loved ones get to shower each other with cards, flowers, chocolates, and jewelry? This display of affection does come at a steep price — Almost $19 billion, and that number is just for the USA.

Video Of The Week - February Is Black History Month

Every February, Americans celebrate Black History Month. It was established in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a historian who wanted to ensure that important contributions made by African American men and women throughout history, would never be forgotten.

Let's Go Bananas! It's The Year Of The Fire Monkey!

On Monday, February 8, millions of people across the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year. Also known as Spring Festival, it marks the beginning of the year 4714 and is the longest and most important Asian celebration. The revered tradition whose date is determined by the lunar calendar signifies the end of the dreary winter season and the beginning of spring.

dancerbodwellabout 8 years
that looks cool but is so gross will anyone eat it in here ???
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- samanthacrazyabout 8 years
  yes totally
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- babygirl4everabout 8 years
  NOPE!
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  - bull231mjabout 8 years
    that looks so nasty
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    - cutesiclesabout 8 years
      YES IT DOES
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puppyluv123about 8 years
I wish i had Olaf for a pet snowman
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jeffyabout 8 years
that is awsome
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- afrotenabout 8 years
  JEFFY, YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!
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puppyluv123about 8 years
It looks so gross but i kinda want to eat it
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- babygirl4everabout 8 years
  I think the same thing girl.
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Week of 2/8Monday, February 8, 2016 at 5:57 am

Researchers Believe That The Real-Life King Kong Perished Because Of Its Inability To Adapt

King Kong fans will be pleased to hear that the massive skyscraper climbing ape is not just a figment of filmmakers' imagination. There were actual giant apes or Gigantopithecus that roamed the planet not too long ago. However, since the only fossil evidence found is the lower jawbone and a handful of teeth, researchers have been unable to glean much insight into the giant ape's lifestyle or what caused it to become extinct.

Get Ready To Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday AKA Super Eating Sunday

Ask any American what he/she is doing on Sunday, February 7 and the answer is likely to be either hosting or attending a Super Bowl Party. For those that need a refresher, Super Bowl is the grand finale of the American football season. Played between the AFC (Denver Broncos) and NFC (Carolina Panthers) champions for the coveted title of the National Football League Champion, it is the most watched annual television program in the United States.

US Presidential Race Kicks Off With The Iowa Caucus

On Monday, February 1, the residents of Iowa became the first in the nation to vote for the candidate they believe is most suited to be the nominee for the upcoming Presidential elections. The record 186,000 Republican voters were almost evenly split in their choice. Ted Cruz won by a slight margin garnering 27.6% of the votes with Donald Trump and Marco Rubio coming in at 24.3% and 23.1%, respectively. Ben Carson was a distant fourth with 9.3% and Rick Santorum and Jim Gilmore received no votes!

Punxsutawney Phil And Staten Island Chuck Predict An Early Spring!

It's February 2, the day when legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil and the relatively new Staten Island Chuck AKA Charles D. Hogg predict if Americans will have to suffer through an extended winter or enjoy an early spring. This year was no exception.

Week of 2/1Monday, February 1, 2016 at 6:30 pm

Video Of The Week - Super Bowl 50 Celebrations Begin In San Francisco

With Super Bowl 50 less than the week away, the countdown to the big game between the Denver Broncos and North Carolina Panthers has begun. To entertain the over million visitors that are expected to come to the San Francisco Bay Area this week, the hosts have not just planned special events, but also created a 'Super Bowl City.'

Ingenious Plant-Powered Lamps Bring Light To Remote Village In Peru

Access to electricity has always been sketchy for the 173 residents of Nuevo Saposoa, a remote village in Peru. S.America. However, things went from bad to worse in March 2015 after a flood damaged the few power cables in the area. The villagers were forced to turn to kerosene lamps, which are not only expensive but also dangerous because of the toxic fumes they emit.

The Quest To Find A Solution To Clean Space Junk Continues

When humans began Space exploration about 55 years ago, they had no intention of leaving behind equipment that had served its purpose. It could after all, easily fall to Earth and harm innocent people. But that fear subsided in 1964 when American research satellite Vanguard 1 continued to rotate in orbit even after it had lost all contact with ground scientists. Since then researchers have become increasingly comfortable about leaving trash behind.

How Researchers Trained Australian Monitor Lizards To Avoid Toxic Toads

Australia is home to some of the world's deadliest animals. However, few are as dangerous as the cane toad. Native to Central and South America, the innocent looking amphibian is an invasive species that was imported to Australia in 1935 to control the native grey-backed cane beetles that were harming sugarcane crops. With very few natural predators, their population began to grow rapidly. Experts estimate that there are currently over 200 million specimens spread across Northern Australia and the numbers are only growing.

Video Of The Week - Giant Panda Tian Tian Shows How To Enjoy A Blizzard

This past weekend's massive blizzard that brought epic amounts of snow to Washington D.C. and cities across the US East coast had most people and animals scrambling for the safety of their homes. However, one of National Zoo's most beloved residents, Tian Tian was not amongst them.

Spain's Bizarre Food Festivals

While Spain's tomato-throwing festival, La Tomatina, that is celebrated in Bunol every Summer is world-renowned, the country's other food-centric celebrations are not as well known. The Els Enfarinats and the Jarramplas festivals that are held in December and January respectively, also involve food fights, except the produce being tossed, is not as gentle as tomatoes.

Week of 2/1Monday, February 1, 2016 at 6:30 pm

Video Of The Week - Super Bowl 50 Celebrations Begin In San Francisco

With Super Bowl 50 less than the week away, the countdown to the big game between the Denver Broncos and North Carolina Panthers has begun. To entertain the over million visitors that are expected to come to the San Francisco Bay Area this week, the hosts have not just planned special events, but also created a 'Super Bowl City.'

Ingenious Plant-Powered Lamps Bring Light To Remote Village In Peru

Access to electricity has always been sketchy for the 173 residents of Nuevo Saposoa, a remote village in Peru. S.America. However, things went from bad to worse in March 2015 after a flood damaged the few power cables in the area. The villagers were forced to turn to kerosene lamps, which are not only expensive but also dangerous because of the toxic fumes they emit.

The Quest To Find A Solution To Clean Space Junk Continues

When humans began Space exploration about 55 years ago, they had no intention of leaving behind equipment that had served its purpose. It could after all, easily fall to Earth and harm innocent people. But that fear subsided in 1964 when American research satellite Vanguard 1 continued to rotate in orbit even after it had lost all contact with ground scientists. Since then researchers have become increasingly comfortable about leaving trash behind.

How Researchers Trained Australian Monitor Lizards To Avoid Toxic Toads

Australia is home to some of the world's deadliest animals. However, few are as dangerous as the cane toad. Native to Central and South America, the innocent looking amphibian is an invasive species that was imported to Australia in 1935 to control the native grey-backed cane beetles that were harming sugarcane crops. With very few natural predators, their population began to grow rapidly. Experts estimate that there are currently over 200 million specimens spread across Northern Australia and the numbers are only growing.

Video Of The Week - Giant Panda Tian Tian Shows How To Enjoy A Blizzard

This past weekend's massive blizzard that brought epic amounts of snow to Washington D.C. and cities across the US East coast had most people and animals scrambling for the safety of their homes. However, one of National Zoo's most beloved residents, Tian Tian was not amongst them.

Spain's Bizarre Food Festivals

While Spain's tomato-throwing festival, La Tomatina, that is celebrated in Bunol every Summer is world-renowned, the country's other food-centric celebrations are not as well known. The Els Enfarinats and the Jarramplas festivals that are held in December and January respectively, also involve food fights, except the produce being tossed, is not as gentle as tomatoes.

Week of 1/25Monday, January 25, 2016 at 5:54 am

Guess What? There Are Twelve Kinds Of Rainbows!

Remember ROY.G. BIV (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet), the mnemonic that helped you to memorize the order and colors of the rainbow? Well, you can forget it because as it turns out, not all rainbows are equal. They can vary drastically depending on the conditions under which they occur. A team led by atmospheric scientist Jean Ricard of the National Centre for Meteorological Research in Toulouse, France, has identified twelve rainbow 'flavors', each with its own distinct characteristics.

Caltech Scientists Find Evidence Of A Massive Ninth Planet In Our Solar System

When Pluto was demoted to dwarf status in 2006 we were left with a mere eight planets in our solar system. Now Planetary Astronomy Professor Mike Brown, the researcher responsible for 'killing' Pluto may have redeemed himself with the discovery of a massive ninth planet - One he believes is worthy of being added to the elite group of eight.

The Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan

Thanks to strict regulations imposed by the US Environmental and Protection Agency, clean tap water is something Americans take for granted. But such is not the case for the residents of Flint, Michigan. Their water supply is so tainted that President Obama declared a federal state of emergency in Flint releasing up to $5 million USD to help the city combat what is probably one of the biggest public health crisis of recent times.

puppyluv123over 8 years
That is so gross it looks like apple sause
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- bigbows101over 8 years
  Or evil orange juice!
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football329over 8 years
soooo discuscusting
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jeffyover 8 years
That is cool
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jeffyabout 8 years
yes it is
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trex2about 8 years
Very interesting.
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football329over 8 years
you are lucky
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louellette13over 8 years
so cute!!!!!!
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- nobleover 8 years
  what is cute lily
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Assign ArticleTuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:11 pm

Mrs. BradburyArticle Comprehension: 1) Why were so many people lined up at the National Zoo on January 16? 2) Why does the author believe that the Bei Bei was not disturbed by the attention? What tells you that his fans were not upset by his behavior? 3) What will happen to Bei Bei when he turns four? Critical Thinking Challenge: Why is it important for people to be able to see endangered animals like Giant Panda's up close?

Video Of The Week - Giant Panda Cub Bei Bei Makes His Public Debut

On January 16, hundreds of panda lovers lined up outside the gates of the National Zoo in Washington D.C. to be the first to get a glimpse at Bei Bei. While the cute panda cub that was born on August 22, has been visible on the zoo's video camera, this was his first public appearance.

Innovative Ideas To Curb Food Waste Range From Sharing To Dumpster Dining

Food waste is a growing problem both in the United States and across the globe. In North America alone anywhere from 30-40% of perfectly edible food ends up in the trash each year. To put it in perspective that is almost 20 pounds of food per person, per month! While the fact that most ends up in our landfills is bad enough, what's worse is that over 48 million Americans, including 15.3 million kids, live in households that do not have sufficient food! Now, concerned citizens are trying to raise awareness of the issue with some innovative ideas.

Russian Zoo Tiger Becomes Best Pals With Goat That Was Served For Dinner

Time and again we hear about alliances between animals that would ordinarily be prey and predator. But in most cases they are a result of a strategic decision made by zoo keepers trying to help one or both animals. However, that was not the intention of the workers at Russia's Safari Park when they allowed a goat into their resident Siberian tiger Amur's enclosure in November 2015. They were just serving him dinner! Hence, you can only imagine how surprised they were to find the goat alive and well the following day.

Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Every year on the third Monday of January, Americans celebrate the life and legacy of the extraordinary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). It is thanks to the vision and courage of this tireless clergyman turned civil rights activist that America is today a nation where everyone has equal rights, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin.

puppyluv123over 8 years
lol that thing is so CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- louellette13over 8 years
  so cute!!!!!!
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  - nobleover 8 years
    what is cute lily
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trex2about 8 years
That was so beast.
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louellette13over 8 years
That is so COOL!!!!
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Week of 1/11Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 5:51 am

Methane Gas Leak In Southern California Forces Thousands To Evacuate Their Homes

The 2015 holiday season brought little cheer to the thousands of Southern California residents affected by a methane leak from an underground gas storage facility. Since late November, over 2,800 families from the Porter Ranch Community in Los Angeles have been forced to flee their homes to escape the adverse effects of the odorless gas. What's worse is that they have no idea when they will be able to return.

Meet The New Glow-In-The-Dark 'Ninja' Lanternshark

A few years ago, Douglas Long and his colleagues from the California Academy of Sciences were helping D. Ross Robertson identify some chimaeras caught off the Pacific coast of Central America in 2010. Among the images were those of a mysterious pitch black shark. Intrigued, the marine ichthyologist asked the Smithsonian Institute researcher to lend him the preserved specimens so that his team could study the fish in detail.

nobleover 8 years
that is cool!that is a sick shark!!!
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- jeffyabout 8 years
  yes it is
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- puppyluv123over 8 years
  It was amazing i wish we had glow-in-the-dark lantern shark in Maine
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  - louellette13over 8 years
    That is so COOL!!!!
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    - trex2about 8 years
      Very interesting.
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  - nobleover 8 years
    right,alana i thought the same thing
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nobleover 8 years
hes a ninja in the dark u cant see him!
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nobleover 8 years
this is sweet and cool!that shark is sick bro!
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- jeffyover 8 years
  That is cool
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nobleover 8 years
right felicia wassup
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New Year NewsMonday, January 4, 2016 at 5:54 am

Nations Welcome 2016 With Dazzling Fireworks

At the stroke of midnight on December 31, cities around the world welcomed the new year with elaborate fireworks shows. Here are some of 2016's most spectacular displays. So cuddle up with a warm blanket and a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the shows!

Happy Holidays!

The DOGOnews team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Successful 2016! We are on a short break to celebrate the holidays.

The Yule Log - A Christmas Special Like None Other

In November 1966, Fred Thrower, the President of New York-based television station WPIX was faced with a dilemma. He had to figure out some exciting Christmas Eve programming to replace a three-hour slot left vacant by the cancelation of the regular Saturday night college basketball game.

TurtlesSunday, December 20, 2015 at 6:53 pm

Special Tunnels Save Turtles From Train Deaths In Japan

The Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, Japan is no stranger to turtle traffic. Every summer from May to September, hundreds of reptiles make their way to and from the nearby ocean. While most manage to cover the short distance safely, a handful get trapped inside the railway tracks that lie between the ocean and the popular park.

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