Category: Asia

Happy Chinese New Year 4714

This year the Chinese New Year starts on the 8th of February. It is the year 4714 in the Chinese calendar. Hello year of the Monkey, bye-bye year of the Goat /Ram/Sheep! Gong Hey Fat Choy! That’s the traditional Chinese…

The Spelling Bee has a new stinger

Spellers beware! The United States National Spelling Bee has changed the rules of the spelling bee competition. Starting this year the contestants will not only have to be able to spell complicated 5 or 6 syllable words, but they will…

Iran sends a monkey in space

The official Iranian News Agency (INRA) reported that Iran had successfully launched a monkey into space. It also reported that the monkey returned safely back to Earth (Yay for the monkey!) The monkey has no name at this moment. The…

Can you dance Gangnam Style?

Are you part of the craze? Can you dance “Gangnam Style“? “Gangnam Style” is a single by the South Korean pop artist PSY. The song was released on July 15, 2012. “Gangnam Style” debuted at number one on the Gaon…