Friday, January 31, 2014

Kansas City's Verrückt Water Slide

On a hot summer day, when you're sitting at home trying to keep cool, do ever think about going to Kansas, MO? Yeah, most people don't. If you're looking for a fun day in the sun Kansas might just be the place to be this summer, well that is if you're not afraid of heights. On May 23, 2014 Verrückt Water Slide, the worlds tallest water slide will be open for business. You may have heard that Brazil's Insano is the worlds tallest water slide, but not for long. Verrückt is 17-stories high, which means, Verrückt beat Brazil's water slides height by 3-stories. So, like I said if you're afraid of heights, like me, this may not be the water slide for you, which is why I do not plan on getting on that slide anytime soon, but hey, I'm sure there will be plenty of others who would enjoy it! If you're wondering who the creator of this "insane" slide is, that would be Mr. Jeff Henry. Jeff is also known as the 'Wizard of Water' for his insane water rides.

Kansas City's Verrückt Water Slide Is Insane (Literally)! - Kids News Article

  • Radical- There were some radical changes in his behavior.
  • Propelled- My report card propelled me to do better next quarter.
  • Mulling- She mulled over if she should move or not.
  • Hurtling- Her favorite part about cheer was hurtling.
  • Illuminate- A frown illuminated on her face.
  • Extensive- The house was a very extensive area.
  • Welded- The metal in the classroom welds very easily.
  • Surpasses- She surpassed all her other teammates in volleyball.
  • Speculate- She speculated the question.

     





 

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Micro Windmills!

Micro Windmills could be coming to your home soon. Helping power things such as the lights in your house, your phone, etc. They were thought of & created by Jung-Chih Chiao & Smitha Rao. Chiao says that a couple thousand of these tiny windmills should be enough to power the security or the communication and lighting system of a single family home. This researcher also plans on selling them in packs of 100 for use as emergency cell phone chargers. But don't get too excited, these 1.8 mm sized windmills aren't exactly for sell yet. Chiao & Rao are still brainstorming with Taiwanese manufacturer WinMems Technologies Co., about bringing these micro energy producers to market. For now, no one is quite sure if we'll be using Micro Windmills anytime soon. But I guess we'll see what the future holds!
  • Harnessing- She put a harness on her pet horse, Buttercup.
  • Contemplate- He contemplated his decision about switching classes.
  • Arduous- They planned a long arduous journey for Saturday morning. 
  • Prototype- She made a prototype of the car she had designed.
  • Withstand- He tried to withstand the temptation of going outside instead of working.
  • Wafer- Tiffany loves when her mom makes her special vanilla biscuit wafers.
  • Assert- He asserted his innocence of the crime.
  • Patent- He grabbed his favorite patent leather shoes for church.
  • Durable- The product was very durable, but she still wasn't sure if she wanted to pay so much for it
 
These Ultra-Cute Micro Windmills May Soon Charge Your Devices - Kids News Article