If you've ever heard a high chirping sound on a summer afternoon or evening, you might be hearing the sound of singing crickets. These insects are related to grasshoppers, but there are some important differences between the two types of insects. Crickets tend to have longer antennae than grasshoppers do, and they chirp by rubbing their wings together; grasshoppers make… read more
The results are in for the 2019 M&M’s Flavor Vote campaign, and the winner will pair quite well with a spot of English tea. English Toffee Peanut, one of the three internationally inspired flavors introduced earlier in the year by Mars Incorporated for their Flavor Vote contest, was selected by fans as the pièce de résistance of tastes and is… read more
Nowadays, you no longer must wait an entire nine months to find out if the baby is a little miss or mister. So, when the ultrasound results are in, you know that all your friends and family are sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for this monumental news. Instead of telling each person individually, why not use this… read more
Candy lovers or those who are crazy for bakery fresh and delicately frosted cupcakes will be in candy land heaven with the latest, and some say greatest, Jelly Belly confection yet, Candy Cupcakes! These decadent mellocreme candies are miniature versions of the cupcakes you adore, with two taste sensations in one, a freshly baked cupcake flavored bottom and a Strawberry,… read more
Halloween, a holiday we all know and most of us love, has traditionally always occurred on the 31st of October. For both adults and children, months of costume planning, and hours of decorating and candy shopping go into this one-night event. When it falls on a weekend, some parents and party goers believe Halloween can be even more fun, as… read more
With the Fourth of July coming up, millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate with events and gatherings centered around the day in history we, as a nation, declared our independence. With these celebrations comes the need for lavish displays of food and drink set upon tables dressed in red, white, and blue, with “Old Glory” proudly displayed as far… read more
“Sour. Sweet. Gone.” is the slogan advertised by the Sour Patch Kids brand of multi-flavored candies and now, with the recent announcement that this super-popular candy is available in limited edition packages of Just Blue and Just Red, Sour Patch Kids are sure to be “gone” off store shelves as fast as they are stocked. Just Blue, which is the… read more
No other cartoon in history has had such an impact on both young and old viewers alike as the legendary SpongeBob SquarePants. Created by Stephen Hillenburg, who was a marine biologist by trade, SpongeBob hit the animation entertainment water with a splash when Hillenburg’s 11-minute preliminary clip of a show centered around Bob the Sponge and his undersea adventures, sent… read more
Popping Pop-Rocks and Mentos candy into your mouth may be a sweet treat to enjoy, but did you know there are other fun things you can do with candy? From a colorful geyser to mixing candies in water to exploring whether candy will sink or float, candy of all types can be a tasty way to learn about science and math. So, instead of… read more
Boo! Beware of the spectacular, spooky games included here. Play at your own risk on your own or with friends, but be warned that too much fun has been known to lead to a screaming good time. Have a safe and happy Halloween! PBS Online Halloween Games Go batty with the PBS collection of Halloween games for kids. Ghoulishly Great… read more
