Philae is a spacecraft that was sent on an important mission by scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA) about 10 years ago. It took a decade to reach its destination, an icy comet known as 67P.
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Ireland Votes For Same-Sex Marriage
Last week, the people of Ireland made a very important decision. They decided to make it legal for people of the same gender (for instance, men or women) to get married.
Turning Over New Leafs
Canada is a hockey nation and arguably, nowhere is a hockey team more beloved by fans than in Toronto. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans are incredibly loyal.
The Thrill is Gone: Music Legend B.B. King Passes Away at 89
On May 14, 2015, the music legend passed away at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of 43 studio albums, 16 live albums, and 138 singles.
Scientists Make Batteries From Packing Peanuts
A team of researchers from Purdue University in the United States has found a way to use pesky packing peanuts to make rechargeable batteries.
TIFF’s Kids International Film Festival 2015 Includes Films, Activities, Contest
Young movie lovers are uniting in Toronto this week with the return of the TIFF Kids International Film Festival.
The festival is celebrating its 18th year and highlights some of the world’s best cinema geared for kids aged three to 13.
Steve Nash Retires From Basketball
Steve Nash retired from basketball on Saturday. He is 41 years old. In this case, “retired” means that he will not play basketball professionally any more.
What Colour Is This Dress?
Caitlin McNeill, 21, has a friend who was getting married.
The mother-of-the-bride was looking for a nice dress to wear to the wedding. She found “the dress” and snapped a picture of it to show to her daughter.
When her daughter saw the picture and started talking about it, they discovered that people had very different ideas of what colour the dress was.
Cineplex And Autism Speaks Offering “Sensory-Friendly” Movies
Now, kids with autism can have a better experience going to the movies.
US News Anchor Brian Williams Suspended For Fibbing
For 10 years, Brian Williams has been a news anchor on the popular NBC Nightly News show.
He was suspended for six months without pay because he misrepresented some important events that happened to him during the Iraq War.
