Recently, Japan’s space agency sent a very sophisticated telescope into space. It carries some very expensive technology on it, including some designed by Canadians.
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Metro Morning Radio Show Gets A New Co-Host (For A Day)
Listeners of the popular Canadian morning radio show, Metro Morning on CBC Radio One, heard a new voice co-hosting the show last Friday with regular host Matt Galloway. Thirteen-year-old Clare Meurice won a contest to land the one-day hosting gig.
Canadian And American Leaders Meet In Washington
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Washington, DC recently. It was the first time a Canadian PM has paid an official visit to an American President in 20 years. It was an historic occasion.
New Barbies Have Different Body Shapes Than Before
Barbie dolls have a particular look to them. They’re thin, tall, long-legged… and virtually unlike any real human being.
Arctic Winter Games: March 6 To 11, 2016
Athletes are travelling to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, this week. They are going there for an event held every two years: The Arctic Winter Games.
Hamburg, Germany Government Bans “Coffee Pods”
People have a love-hate relationship with coffee pods. Love the convenience, hate the waste.
Coffee pods or capsules are little plastic or aluminum, coffee containers that are used to brew a single cup of coffee.
John Lennon’s Hair Sells For $48,000
A Beatles memorabilia collector recently paid nearly $50,000 for a lock of John Lennon’s hair.
“Gravitational Waves” Detected For The First Time
There are many people who study the universe, and try to understand it. One of the most famous was Albert Einstein. Last week, scientists discovered something that adds some evidence to Einstein’s most famous theory, “relativity.”
Denver Broncos Win The Super Bowl
The Denver Broncos won football’s ultimate prize on Sunday: the Superbowl. It was the 50th anniversary of the big game that is held every year at this time.
World Economic Forum Aims “To Improve The State Of The World”
Last week, politicians and business leaders from around the world met in Switzerland to “improve the state of the world.” The meeting is called The World Economic Forum and it happens once a year.
