Kermit the Frog brought a heartfelt and humorous
twist to graduation season at the University of
Maryland. On May 22, 2025, he took the stage at
SECU Stadium to deliver the university’s
commencement address, affectionately known as
“Kermencement.” Dressed in a custom cap and
gown, the beloved Muppet delivered a playful and ...
Crows are remarkably smart animals, with thinking
skills comparable to those of five- to seven-year-old
children. They can solve puzzles, use tools, and
even remember faces. Now, researchers at the
University of Tübingen in Germany have found that
these unassuming birds can also recognize different
geometric shapes — a skill previously seen only in ...
In the summer of 2014, millions of people worldwide
dumped buckets of ice water over their heads and
challenged others to do the same. But this was not
just for fun — they were taking on the Ice Bucket
Challenge. The campaign, which went viral on social
media, aimed to raise awareness and funds for ALS
research, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It rai...
On May 11, 2025, most Americans will celebrate
Mother’s Day. The beloved tradition is credited to
Anna Jarvis, a teacher from Philadelphia. She wanted
to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their
families. The first celebration took place in 1908 at a
church in Grafton, West Virginia. It was such a
success that Jarvis launched a campaign to make ...
