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No pesticides in Greek honey. But for how long?

Life is sweet for beekeepers in Greece, but for how long? Greece produces honey of a unique aroma and taste; Greek Honey is so unique it cannot be found in any other country. But [...]

Ba Ba Black sheep have you got a job?

Four sheep have got a job in Paris city! What “job” could sheep possibly have? Working in a farm to produce three bags full of wools? No, not for these sheep! These four black[...]

Justin Bieber’s pet monkey gets confiscated!

Justin Bieber’s pet monkey gets confiscated! Who said celebrities get things easy all the time? On Saturday 30 March, Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber had his pet monkey co[...]

Pope Benedict resigns

Pope Benedict XVI resigns as Pope- this has not happened in 600 years! Here's a simplified news summary : Pope Benedict XVI has said he will step down as the spiritual leade[...]

It’s nearly Christmas time: Have you been good?

It’s nearly Christmas time: Have you been good? It’s surprising how many countries have characters who keep an eye on children’s behavior. Somehow, they seem to know who has b[...]

Fabulous pictures of the best Christmas Trees across the world

Best Christmas Trees spotted across the Globe It is the Christmas season, and The Whiz Times is running high quality photo showcases of the various moods of the Festive [...]

The Great Garbage Patch in the Ocean! (Try scooping this!)

The Great Garbage Patch: Why we shouldn’t litter! The Great Pacific Garbage Patch- try scooping this out! The Great Pacific Garbage Patch stretches from Hawaii to San[...]

The Nobel Peace Prize: And the winner is...

The Nobel Peace Prize: And the winner is... Strange but true: the Nobel Peace Prize was set up by the man who invented dynamite! Alfred Nobel’s explosive invention in 1867 made[...]

Sweden needs more garbage? What is going on?

Sweden needs more garbage Sweden has a big garbage problem. Not that it has too much garbage to dispose of, but rather the country is running out of garbage! In fact, it is now [...]

Cartoon: Whiz Funnies: The French ban homework for kids?

Oh yes! It finally happened. Someone stepped up. Did you know about this? Read this story now to know what happened and how this happened. And yes- don't forget to show this car[...]

Imagine all homework banned... Only possible in France!

No more homework? Imagine a school with no more homework? Impossible? Well, it could possibly come true in France, where President Francois Hollande is now looking at changing t[...]

Living and studying in UK to get difficult?

Visa Changes for Students in UK Studying and Working in UK may be difficult for many UK is changing its policies regarding foreign stu[...]

Queen Elizabeth and a handshake with ex IRA chief. Why is it big?

UK and Republic of Ireland have a history of decades of fighting IRA was reported to be involved in the killing of Queen's Cousin and his two children [...]

Rain Rain Go Away: Are these Britain’s worst rains ever?

Flood warnings in England and Wales. How much is the damage? t’s certainly been raining in England. Over 50mm fell in a single day in Northeast England! Everyone is sopping w[...]

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II : Facts you did not know

Imagine spending 60 years doing something. How about being a Queen? That's exactly what Queen Elizabeth II did this month of June 2012. She celebrated her Diamond Jubile[...]

Street protests- a look at Icelandic protests

Hola! Did you know that even a small country like Iceland had street protests by people? We are covering some of the street protests happening the world over. Is protesting t[...]

New President for France: Sarkozy not cozy, Hollande wins grande

Nicolas Sarkozy looses French elections French people make Francois Hollande the new President of France 6th May, Paris (France) The excitement over who wou[...]

The Eurozone train coming to a screeching halt?

UK hits recession Is the Eurozone Train coming to a screeching halt? What a year this is turning out to be! 2011 had the [...]

Santorini in Greece (Attribution: Wikipedia)

Economic trouble in Europe. Greece gets €130B help!

Greece: Greece receives €130B from other countries to pull out of financial trouble. Greece Bailout and economic crisis explained: Imagine you get $30 as pocket money allowance p[...]

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