Squiz Kids Year of the Snake slithers in; explosive thieves nab treasure; a peeing pup goes viral; and tennis players go bananas.
Jan 28, 2025
Dive into the vibrant celebrations of Lunar New Year, complete with family reunions and the enchanting Year of the Snake. Discover a thrilling heist in the Netherlands where thieves made off with a golden artifact, juxtaposed with a hilarious tale of a bumbling, bomb-sniffing corgi caught napping. On the sports front, learn why bananas are the ultimate snack fueling tennis champions at the Australian Open. Plus, unravel the surprising origins of bubble wrap and enjoy fun birthday shoutouts!
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Lunar New Year and Zodiac Insights
- Lunar New Year involves massive family travel with over 9 billion trips in China alone.
- The year 2025 is the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom, charm, and determination.
Museum Helmet Heist
- Thieves in Assen, Netherlands, exploded into a museum and stole a 2,400-year-old solid gold warrior's helmet.
- The helmet was once used as a toy and even as a water bowl before restoration.
Corgi Loses Bonus, Fans Rally
- Chinese police bomb-sniffing corgi Fu Zai lost his year-end bonus for sleeping and peeing in his food bowl.
- After fans protested, Fu Zai received a Lunar New Year gift package with dumplings and meatballs.