For the first time, the US is no longer in the top 20 happiest countries.   The World Happiness Report for this year is out, and it has some bad news for the US: The country is not in the top 20 for the first time since the index started. It looks especially bad for young Americans, whose happiness levels have dropped sharply since 2010. Some things stay the same, though. For the seventh year in a row, Finland was named the happiest country in the world. The other four Nordic countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland—were all easily in the top 10. The US fell from…

Amazing Synchronised Surf: Twelve Dolphins Enjoy the Waves Off the Coast of Sydney in This Breathtaking Picture   A amazing picture by Jessica Blacklow shows a group of twelve dolphins surfing together off the coast of Sydney, Australia. It's a beautiful example of how nature can work together. The striking picture shows at least 12 dolphins riding a wave with grace. Their smooth bodies seem to float through the water with ease. The animals lined up perfectly behind a breaking wave near Manly Beach, and the moment seemed to have stopped in time. Photographer Jessica Blacklow, who lives in New South Wales, was amazed by what…

Alaskan natives came up with snow goggles hundreds of years ago to protect their eyes and make seeing better. People who have spent a lot of time in the snow know how important it is to keep their eyes safe. When the sun hits white snow, it can cause snow blindness, which is a very uncomfortable condition caused by too much UV light. The people who lived in Alaska before Europeans came knew about these risks and have been making eye protection for thousands of years.   A long time ago, the Inuit and Yupik people in the Arctic cut narrow slots in ivory, antler, and…

In Argentina, an ancient armadillo the size of a car was found. A lot of fossils have been found in Argentina's huge lands in recent years, making the country a treasure trove for palaeontologists. A farmer found the shells of four old armadillos, called Glyptodonts, that are the size of cars. This discovery made news around the world. These four shells are one of the most amazing fossil finds of the last few years. The biggest one is about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. The find was made in a dry stream near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Institute of Archaeological and Palaeontological Investigations of the…

A Humpback Whale is seen putting two women in its mouth in shocking video footage. When the terrible thing happened, Julie McSorley and Liz Cottriel were kayaking in California's San Luis Obispo Bay. A huge humpback whale ate the two and held them in its mouth for a short time. Some close people caught the whole thing on camera. It all happened so fast that the women didn't realise they were in the whale's mouth until they watched the tape later. There were two women kayaking in California when a humpback whale almost ate them. One of the women's phones caught the scary moment. Humps were…

The Standing Defence: The Brilliant Survival Strategy of Red Pandas Red pandas will stand on their hind legs and spread their claws to appear larger and more menacing if they are cornered. Ever ponder why red pandas act in such an inquisitive manner? These cute animals' peculiar stance is not an accident; it is an essential defence mechanism. Red pandas use this innate strategy to protect themselves when they are threatened or disturbed. They give the impression that they are more substantial and so possibly threatening to their opponent by rising up on their hind legs and extending their sharp claws. Red pandas may face conflicts…