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Mark your calendars, or not: 2013’s weirdest holidays

(Did you know that April 25 is World Penguin Day?)

  • Mark your calendars, or not: 2013’s weirdest holidays

    Mark your calendars, or not: 2013’s weirdest holidays

    Some unusual observances in the coming year include National Yo-Yo Day and Get a Different Name Day.

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  • How well do you remember the news of 2012, KidsPost style?

    How well do you remember the news of 2012, KidsPost style?

    This quiz will hold rewards for careful readers of KidsPost.

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  • App-solutely fun

    App-solutely fun

    Angry Birds Star Wars, Toca Tailor among best new titles for kids for tablets and mobile devices.

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Homework helpers

Games & Puzzles

Drawing up a storm

KidsPost weather art

KidsPost weather art

A showcase of daily weather art illustrations from KidsPost readers.

The Score by Fred Bowen

US swimmer Katie Ledecky poses on the podium after winning gold in the women's 800m freestyle final during the swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 3, 2012 in London. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/GettyImages

2012 had some great sports moments, but there were disappointments, too

Nationals’ Werth, Redskins’ Griffin and Olympian Katie Ledecky were among the stars of the year.

  • PHOTO GALLERY: Best sports moments
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 9:
Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) catches a pass during warm-ups before a game between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on December 9, 2012 in Landover, Md. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

Writer eating words after Redskins’ success

On almost every level, Washington’s team is much better than expected; playoffs are a possibility.

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'Big Book of Why' which answers a bunch of kids (and probably adults too) questions about sports photographed in Washington, DC.  Photo by Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post)

Book answers a sports fan’s questions

Why are tennis balls fuzzy? Why is it called a hat trick? Get these answers and more, plus lots of great photos.