Paranormal day best foods
Date posted: May 3, 2013
Today is Paranormal Day! It’s a day when all of us who believe in paranormal activity share experiences that can’t be scientifically explained or proved. One fun way to celebrate is to get together with some friends and tell ghost stories or watch a scary movie. You may also enjoy delicious treats that are unique to this celebration. The ghost in our family especially recommends Continue reading →
Learn to fly like a penguin
Date posted: April 29, 2013
Penguins are known to be some of the only birds without the skills or the anatomy that would allow them to fly. So how can you learn to fly like a penguin? Continue reading →
Orca card
Date posted: April 13, 2013
About the Orca Card
A cute orca, also known as killer whale, made from a drawing of the designer’s hand. Your love for animals already inspires praise from others, and now you can get even more admiration thanks to this cute orca card. This design is available on many other orca products, too.
Look up, there are golf balls on the moon
Date posted: April 8, 2013
We have to confess that we don’t know much about the world of golf. Our most extensive experience has probably been with mini golf; yet when we learned this fun fact, we had to share it with the rest of the Hand Critter community. Did you know that there are golf balls on the moon? Well, there are! To learn how many, how they got there, and who played golf on the moon, please read on. Continue reading →
Space Bat found in movie blooper
Date posted: April 2, 2013
On March 15th, 2009, a bat was seen clinging to the external tank of NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery during the launch countdown for Mission STS-119. The bat remained with the spacecraft as it cleared the tower, but it disappeared at some point before the shuttle reached orbit. This Critter’s daring act was admired by people all around the world; they even gave it the nickname “Space Bat”. Continue reading →
Whatever you do, don’t blink, if you see a weeping angel
Date posted: March 20, 2013
Recently, we started watching Doctor Who, the popular BBC show that recounts the adventures of Dr. Who, the last Time Lord, and his friends. One of our favorite episodes features the Weeping Angels, some very dangerous and ancient critters. In their presence, whatever you do, you must never blink, because in that fraction of a second they can already move to catch you. Our angel felt inspired by these distant relatives to create his own animated version of a Weeping Angel. Take a look and tell us what you think: Continue reading →
Jellyfish: The secret to immortality swims in the ocean
Date posted: March 13, 2013
The quest for immortality has been a part of history since the dawn of humanity. In 1883, a unique jellyfish was discovered in the deep blue sea, but it was not until the 1990′s that scientists confirmed its capacity for eternal life. Continue reading →
Saint Patrick’s Day: Where can I find a four leaf clover? Not in the shamrock!
Date posted: March 4, 2013
Saint Patrick’s Day is coming, and we are all preparing for the omnipresence of symbols representing all things Irish and Ireland. The color green and the shamrock are both famous symbols of Irish culture. Unfortunately, sometimes there is confusion about the latter symbol in popular imagery: Should the Shamrock have 3 or 4 leaves? To clarify this leafy issue, we sought expert help from a member of our family, the Leprechaun. Continue reading →
Jump, elephant! Jump for fun!
Date posted: February 27, 2013
You have probably seen images of elephants standing on two legs or doing other neat tricks in the circus arena, perhaps even twirling like ballerinas, but one thing you will never see is an elephant jumping. Continue reading →
Tears of an astronaut are not a trip to the stars
Date posted: February 19, 2013
Did you ever wonder how tears work in space? Without gravity to pull them down, how would it feel to cry in outer space? We turned to our space pro, the Astronaut Poodle for an answer. Continue reading →