1 Apples, not caffeine, are more effectual at waking you up in the morning.

2 No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven times.

3 A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and no one knows why.

4 Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep your eyes from watering.

5 Bats always turn left when exiting a cave.

6 The only continent without reptiles or snakes is Antarctica.

7 The Amazon rainforest produces half the world’s oxygen supply.

8 There are 1,792 steps to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

9 Coca-Cola would be green in colour if no food colouring was added to it.

10 The original name of the butterfly was ‘flutterby’.

Droll Quotes

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else” — Margaret Mead

“If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win” — Carl Lewis

“Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you” — Satchel Paige

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration” — Thomas Edison

“Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“I had to pick myself up and get on with it, do it all over again, only even better this time” — Sam Walton

Online school: Make the Best of it

Aurelin Ruth

Here are 5 ways children can get more out of online classes

SET PERSONAL GOALS

To achieve great things in life, the first step is to set personal goals. Write down what you’d like to accomplish, both in the short and long term. Paste/pin this list where you’ll see it often. Online classes can be draining but if you have a goal, you will be motivated to achieve it.

GET ORGANIZED

Keep your room and study desk clean and tidy. A cluttered study space is depressing and demotivating. Ensure that you sit in a quiet space for online classes with all necessary stationery and books on hand. Set a good mood and ambience for your online class.

MANAGE TIME WELL

Prepare a daily timetable and schedule all activities including online classes, homework and physical exercise. Budget some time away from the online world and time to chat with friends.

DON’T POSTPONE SCHOOL WORK

Complete all school assignments according to timetable. Homework is unappealing, but a positive attitude will enable you to complete it fast and efficiently.

SETBACKS ARE OKAY

Everyone encounters setbacks! When you get low grades in a test, quarrel with a friend, or experience other frustrations, realise that setbacks are learning experiences. They make you more stronger and more determined to succeed next time!