On May 23, 1914, the SS Komagata Maru, a steamship carrying 376 passengers mainly from Punjab, arrived on the west coast of Canada. Due to strict immigration laws aimed at limiting the entry of Indians, Canadian officials considered the passengers illegal immigrants. Consequently, the ship and its passengers were denied entry and detained in Vancouver Harbour for two months. Eventually,…
In 1889, Paris had a big event called the World’s Fair to celebrate 100 years since the French Revolution. Over 100 artists made plans for a big monument to be the entrance of this event, which would be built in a park called Champ-de-Mars in the middle of Paris. A company called Eiffel et Compagnie, owned by Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, won…
When you appreciate art, you can find beauty in everything. Your creativity lets you do amazing things, and it’s the human mind’s power that makes wonders in the world. We’re discussing creativity because we want to share the story of a woman who’s made something incredibly beautiful using her creativity! Susana Bauer is a skilled crocheter. She creates wonders with…
The washing machine made a big difference for women in the 20th century, more than birth control or the right to work or vote did. Before washing machines, people used communal areas to do laundry. In Europe, villages that could afford it built places called washhouses (lavoirs). Water from a stream or spring would flow into these buildings, which usually…
Ah, like, taking care of kids is like this super cool rollercoaster, you know? Sometimes, parents get, like, funny advice or make mistakes. Thinking back, people used to do some really wild stuff when raising kids. We all love those awesome pictures of our little ones having a blast at the beach or in the park. But check out your…
In a little town named Taylors, South Carolina, there was a famous dog named Pebbles. Pebbles was a Toy Fox Terrier who was loved by many people. She was born on March 28, 2000, and lived for an amazing 22 years, making her the oldest dog known in the world! Pebbles wasn’t an ordinary dog; she had a personality as…
Everybody knows cats act like little kings and queens and are super cute. They’re totally ruling the internet these days. Whenever you’re feeling down, checking out cute cat pics or funny cat videos can totally lift your mood. You’ll see stuff like cats freaking out over weird things like cucumbers or just being adorable while snoozing. Looks like someone’s dreaming…
Losing a dog in mysterious ways can be super tough, especially for kids. Imagine how heartbreaking it is for a child still hoping to find their beloved furry friend. Surprisingly, this happens a lot everywhere! In 2023, stats showed that over 10 million dogs go missing every year, which is seriously a huge amount! Similar thing went down in San…
Losing a dog really hurts. It’s like a punch in the gut. You can’t ready yourself for it. You keep wondering if you did enough for your furry buddy or if you were the best owner. The pain doesn’t really go away, but there are things that can make it a bit better. The McCraw family found some relief when…
In a really touching moment, a guy found a dog left outside a post office in super freezing -20 degrees. Surprisingly, the owner thought it would be okay for just a little while, not knowing how dangerous the icy weather could be. People often think that dogs can handle rough weather, but this situation showed the opposite. The poor pup,…