Squiz Kids Lego turns a turtle turbo, and an eye-popping achievement.
Apr 29, 2025
A huge power outage in Spain leaves many stuck in awkward situations! A US Navy jet takes an unintentional dive, becoming an unexpected submarine. Root the turtle steals the show at a museum, zooming around on a Lego skateboard. Meanwhile, a man achieves a bizarre Guinness World Record by popping his eyeballs out nearly two centimeters—totally impressive and a bit gross! The discussion wraps up with a call to prioritize digital literacy for kids, ensuring they can navigate information in today's world.
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Spain's Grid Vulnerability Revealed
- A sudden five-second power drop caused Spain's electricity grid to disconnect from France's, triggering a massive blackout.
- The cause was unclear and investigators ruled out sabotage or cyberattack, showing grid vulnerability.
Navy Jet's Expensive Splash
- A US Navy F-A Super Hornet worth about 93 million Aussie dollars accidentally rolled off the USS Harry S. Truman's deck into the Red Sea.
- The jet and a towing tractor sank, but only one minor injury occurred and the jet is unlikely to be recovered.
Root the Turtle's Lego Skateboard
- Root, a 20-year-old wood turtle in Canada, is missing a front foot but zips around a museum on a Lego skateboard.
- Staff clipped the skateboard with a small dog harness, turning Root into a fast and popular museum visitor.