Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Your daily kids news podcast.

Aboriginal treasures unearthed; Thailand’s world’s largest water fight; private jets for pets; and a hippo makes a midnight run.

Archaeologists have turned into real-life treasure hunters on Jiigurru Island, digging up ancient pottery that proves Aboriginal Australians were potters and sailors long before Europeans arrived. Dive into history with this cool find!

Imagine the biggest water balloon fight ever—that’s the Songkran festival in Thailand! For three days, everyone from kids to grandparents soaks each other with water guns and buckets, washing away last year’s bad luck to splash into a lucky new year!

In Cape Town, a hippo turned night owl and decided to take a garden tour in the suburbs, escaping a scuffle and dodging the police. Don’t worry, this hefty explorer was safely guided back home. What a night to remember!

If your dog dislikes being left behind, Bark Air is swooping in to save the day! This new airline pampers pets with VIP treatment, flying them to cities like New York and London. Bonus: you fly free when your furry friend does!

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