Articles by Kirsten Brooker

For the 23rd time in its history, the FIFA World Cup is in play. The 2026 event has introduced several first-time happenings and has drawn controversy from some of the tournament’s preparations. Played every four years, the  FIFA World Cup… Read More

Known for their speed and grace, impalas were the inspiration for a line of vehicles made by Chevrolet, aptly named the Chevrolet Impala. They live across eastern and southern Africa and contribute to tourism, food, and sport hunting in the… Read More

Although scientists have thoroughly studied oceans and space, there is still so much that is unknown about them. Black holes are one of the mysteries that even the smartest scientists and researchers have not been able to fully explain. There… Read More

When spring returns, so do the hummingbirds. A variety of hummingbird species exist in many parts of the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. They are known for their small size, fast wingbeat, and the humming sound… Read More

They started as automatic vacuums and lawn mowers. Since then, they have taken on human-like traits and abilities.  One even accompanied First Lady Melania Trump to a children’s technology summit. Their purpose is to replace humans by doing jobs that… Read More

One of the most famous gorillas of all time is Koko, a female western lowland gorilla who learned more than 1,000 words in sign language. She also understood many English words (around 2,000) and even created several beautiful paintings. In… Read More

Books have come a long way from where they began. Imagine having to etch into stone every time you wanted to write out your thoughts, make a list, or jot down a quick note. Hundreds of years ago, that was… Read More

Flamingos are brightly colored birds that live in tropical areas around the world. They are known for their pink plumage, long, slender legs, and downward-bending beaks. The name flamingo comes from the Portuguese or Spanish word “flamengo,” which means flame-colored…. Read More

April 23 is Shakespeare Day, set aside to honor the creativity and genius of the famous British playwright William Shakespeare. The date is believed to be his birthday, and, oddly enough, he died on the same day years later. The… Read More

Elephants hold the title of Earth’s largest living land animal. There are three species, which are native only to the continents of Africa and Asia: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. African bush elephants… Read More

William Shakespeare highlighted the importance of a name when he wrote the play Romeo and Juliet. The relationship between the two young lovers was forbidden based on their last names, which represented feuding families. Seems crazy, but names carry with… Read More

Have you ever been swimming with dolphins? Or maybe you have been near the ocean and seen a pod of them jumping in and out of the sea. Dolphins are a much-loved water species known for their intelligence, grace, beauty,… Read More