Current Events for January 26, 2012Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:07 pm
China Celebrates 'Year Of The Dragon'
Today, millions of Chinese people all over the world will celebrate the first day of the Chinese or Lunar New Year - the longest and most significant of all traditional Chinese Festivals. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is a four thousand year-old tradition that began as a way to mark the end of the dreary winter season and beginning of spring.
Copenhagen's Unusual Solution For Graffiti-Covered Building
Copenhagen, Denmark's capital and largest city not only consistently makes the list for its amazing quality of life, but also, for being one of the world's most environmentally friendly cities, dotted with lots of open spaces and parks. However, just as in any urban area, the city has its shares of vandals - In this case graffiti artists. One particular eyesore, was the children's playground pavilion located in the city's Central park.
Video Of The Week - London's Trafalgar Square Gets Its Own Sun
Londoner's rushing to work near the city center's Trafalgar Square on this dreary winter morning were in for a pleasant surprise - A bright orange sun that seemed to have arrived at least two hours early. Of course, this wasn't the real deal, but a man-made art installation created by a group of artists by the name of Greyworld.
Estonia's Checkers Championship Requires Superior Diving Skills
What has diving got to do with a board game like Checkers? A lot, if you are thinking of competing in the national Checkers championship in Janeda, Estonia. That's because, the entire tournament takes place underwater!
1,000-Pound Butter Sculpture Finds A Second Calling - As Source Of Green Energy!
While seeing sculptures carved from perishable food is fun, it is also an incredible waste, since the creations often end up in trash. But that, fortunately is not going to be the fate of this 1000-pound buttery depiction of a young boy leading his prize winning calf through a county fair. Instead he, will help power a working farm for three whole days!Join Class
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