Parisian Opera House That Inspired 'Phantom of the Opera' Becomes an Airbnb
For a limited time only, a Parison opera house box seat typically reserved for visiting dignitaries is being transformed into an Airbnb
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Toddler is Best Friends With a Frog: They Eat Together, Watch TV, and Go on Walks-LOOK
A toddler in Florida is best friends with her rescue pet - a white tree frog she fell in love with at a pet store.
LEGO Finally Sells Braille Bricks - For Learning a New Skill While Playing With Fully Compatible Pieces
LEGO is now selling braille bricks that use the bumps on their iconic bricks to teach the Braille alphabet-not only to blind people.
Cardboard Steering Wheels Let Children Pretend to Be Steering New Driverless Trains Through London
With fake steering wheels, and a suite of buttons which do nothing, Transport for London is looking to increase "community engagement".
Despite Living in the Digital Age, Kids Are Still Playing With Their Parents' Favorite Childhood Toys
According to a survey of American parents, dozens of toys have withstood the test of time, uniting kids playing adults and their favorite childhood toys.
California Professors Place Seesaws Across US-Mexico Border So Children Can Play Together
This powerful new installation is being used as a recreational bridge between the children and adults on the US-Mexico border.
Zen and the Art of Bricklaying: LEGO Targets Stressed-Out Adults to Help Them Reduce Anxiety at Home and Work
LEGO is targeting stressed-out adults, selling unique sets with clear instructions so folks can easily build themselves into a zen state at work or at home.
How Online Gamers Are Solving Science's Biggest Problems
A new generation of online games don't just provide entertainment – they help scientists solve puzzles involving genes, conservation and the universe. Such games have allowed players with little or no scientific knowledge tackle some of science's biggest problems. And gamers are already proving their worth.
Family Builds Giant Dinosaur From Take-Out Containers During Hotel Quarantine: Naming It 'Bagasaurus'
Stuck in hotel quarantine in Perth, Australia with a toddler for 2 weeks, Carly Catalano and family made a giant dinosaur.
Woman Uses Old Tires And Turns Them Into Beautiful Playgrounds
Seeking to establish play time as a child's right, non-profit Anthill Creations build play spaces for underserved kids out of used tires
Inaugural Balloon World Cup Pits Athletes Diving in the Living Room to Keep it Aloft
A viral video of teenagers playing keepy-upy with a balloon spawned an international sporting competition of hilarious seriousness.
Teen Who Lost His Gaming Partner When Dad Died Brings The Power of Play-and Connection-to Kids Facing Illness
Nick Priest started Nick's Power of Play in Delaware to bring gaming fun and connection to kids dealing with hospitals or illness.
Adventurous Play Helps Boosts Children's Mental Health, Research Says
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, say Uni. of Exeter researchers.
Jedi Landscaper Sets Up Rows of Precisely Spaced Brick Dominoes - And the Ending is Spectacular
A landscaper demonstrates his skill at creating a domino effect using cinder block bricks on the job site-racking up thousands of views.
600 More Hospitals Get Free LEGO MRI Scanners - to Reduce Anxiety in Young Patients
LEGO has announced it is donating 600 LEGO kits to hospitals worldwide for miniature MRI Scanners-to help kids cope with intimidating scans.
One-of-a-Kind Racing Car Simulator Cheers Kids in Hospital
A generous gift is making life more enjoyable for children at UNC Children's Hospital. It's a video game built with the same materials as real race cars. The lime green racing simulator won't be found in any arcade; Mark Smith designed it specifically with patients like Dylan in mind.
Man Donates Pools to Kids in Need After Photo Shows Kids Swimming in Truck Bed (WATCH)
A Texas man was motivated to help after reading several Facebook comments that mocked a photo showing poor kids using the back of a pick-up truck as a swimming pool.
Six-Year-old Boy Offered Dream Job
A train-crazy youngster has landed his dream job after applying for the position of Director with the National Railway Museum in York, England. Bosses were so taken with his enthusiasm they created a role for him on the museum board: Director of Fun.
Lego Releases Female Scientist Set After 7-year-old Girl Complains
Charlotte Benjamin voiced harsh criticism for her beloved LEGO brand regarding the female characters included in their toy sets, saying they just "sit at home, go to the beach, and shop," while the boy characters "saved people, had jobs, even swam with sharks!" Lego responded with the Research Institute set about three female scientists.
LEGO Unveils Giant X-Wing Fighter in Times Square
Hundreds gathered in New York City yesterday to witness the unveiling of the world's largest LEGO model, a life-sized replica of the Star Wars X-Wing fighter, in Times Square. 32 master builders employed by LEGO required more than five million bricks and four months to complete the massive replica, which weighs 45,000 pounds.
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