Squiz Kids Cheers for a Chicken Jockey, and British slang goes bonkers.
Apr 8, 2025
Minecraft breaks records with its explosive movie launch, raking in $493 million! In Alaska, clever grizzly bears are putting bear-proof bins to the test. Aussie scientists have created 'Peter Pan toads' that feast on cane toad eggs, promising a wild eco-solution. Meanwhile, American teens are shaking up slang, trading 'awesome' for cheeky British terms like 'dodgy' and 'bonkers'! Plus, the unicorn's legendary status as Scotland's national animal is celebrated, making it a magical episode all around.
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Minecraft Movie Breaks Records
- Minecraft Movie earned a record $493 million AUD in its opening weekend, a huge success even with mixed critic reviews.
- Fast-paced action and viral moments, like the chicken jockey scene, thrilled fans and sparked viral videos.
Bears Test Rubbish Bins
- Grizzly bears in Alaska test new rubbish bins for bear-proof durability at the Alaska Zoo.
- Tough bins help keep bears from unsafe human food and prevent dangerous encounters requiring bears to be put down.
Peter Pan Toads Combat Cane Toads
- Gene editing created "Peter Pan toads" that never mature and consume more cane toad eggs than normal.
- This novel method offers hope to control the huge invasive cane toad population in Australia.