Did you know that pneumonia is the single largest cause of childhood deaths worldwide? It killed nearly a million children under the age of five in 2013. The vast majority of these deaths occur in developing countries, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and they are … [Read more...]
Fun facts about the Chicago Marathon by the numbers
It's a big weekend in Chicago! The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is always held on the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend. To help you grasp the enormity of the event, check out these fun facts about the Chicago Marathon by the numbers. 40,000 - runners who will hit the streets … [Read more...]
Fun facts about elephants for World Elephant Day
Happy World Elephant Day! Elephants are popular animals in our house. I've always liked them, going back to reading Babar stories at our tiny local library, and my daughter has shown a special affection for them in recent years. In honor of the occasion, here are some fun facts … [Read more...]
Similar but different: American vs. British English
Between celebrating the Fourth of July this weekend, and listening to the Hamilton soundtrack quite a bit lately, I've been thinking a lot about how the United States achieved independence from the United Kingdom. The two countries are similar and yet very different from one … [Read more...]
Get ready for Shark Week with a giveaway and shark trivia
Shark Week is coming! The most fin-tastic week of the year starts this Sunday on Discovery Channel! Shark Week takes viewers on a week-long journey to the depths of the sea to uncover the secrets of the these often misunderstood and downright amazing sea creatures. I have two … [Read more...]
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