Squiz Kids Calls for a YouTube ban for kids, and Victoria’s giant pear.
Jun 24, 2025
Australia might ban YouTube for kids under 16 to enhance online safety. A tourist in Florence hilariously damaged a priceless painting while trying to capture the perfect selfie! Orcas have been seen rubbing seaweed on each other—could it be a beauty routine? And get ready for a giant pear in Shepparton, set to be three stories tall, perfect for climbing and learning. This podcast covers these quirky stories while engaging listeners with fun quizzes!
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Protecting Kids From YouTube
- YouTube might soon be banned for kids under 16 in Australia to protect them from internet harms.
- The government is working on how to check kids' ages to enforce this safely.
Selfie Mishap in Florence
- A tourist at Florence's Uffizi Gallery took a selfie and accidentally tore a priceless artwork.
- This incident highlights the dangers of overdoing selfies in sensitive cultural sites.
Orcas' Possible Tool Use
- Orcas were seen rubbing seaweed on each other, possibly to exfoliate or show affection.
- This might be the first wild tool use recorded in orcas, a sign of their intelligence.