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Experience the thrill of speed and creativity! Every year, Cub Scouts create thousands of fun, fast, and fantastic Pinewood Derby cars, and 2024 is no exception. Scroll through this photo gallery to see some of the amazing car designs sent in to us by Scout Life readers. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Want to add your Pinewood Derby car to the gallery? Simply share a photo with us to be a part of the 2024 Pinewood Derby hall of fame. 2024 PINEWOOD DERBY CAR DESIGN PHOTO GALLERY Click on an image to scroll through the Pinewood Derby cars in…
What’s going on in this picture? What is that bear doing or thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment form at the bottom of this page. After we approve it, your funny caption will be on this page for everyone to read. Click here to write captions for more funny photos.
Short answer: It depends. The CDC’s Stay Safe During & After a Winter Storm page includes a section on what do you if you’re stranded in cold weather. Among the answers — Wrap your entire body, including your head, in extra clothing, blankets or newspapers; Stay awake, you will be less vulnerable to cold-related health problems; As you sit, keep moving your arms and legs to improve your circulation and stay warmer; — and they also warn, “Do not eat snow because it will lower your body temperature.” But that’s assuming that you’re stranded in cold weather. What if you’re…
Brighten up the solar eclipse with these 15 funny jokes sent in by Scout Life readers. These totally funny solar eclipse jokes will guarantee your humor won’t be overshadowed on April 8, 2024. Do you know a funny solar eclipse joke? Click here to send in your joke. For more eclipse fun, visit https://scoutlife.org/tag/eclipse/ Max: What did the sun bring to the solar eclipse party? Paul: Tell me. Max: A light snack! Joke by Max C., Trussville, Ala. Austin: How does the man in the moon cut his hair? Jaime: How? Austin: Eclipse it. Joke by Austin G., Baltimore, Md.…
During his career, artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell’s work was used on dozens of Boys’ Life covers. Take a look at this gallery of covers and tell us which ones are your favorites.
Q: My tent came with a footprint. How do you use one? — Maxime, Marietta, Georgia A: A footprint, also called a ground cloth, goes underneath your tent to protect it from moisture. If the bottom of your tent gets wet, that moisture can seep through the tent floor, which isn’t completely waterproof, and you and your stuff can get wet. These waterproof plastic sheets can help keep the bottom of your tent from getting damaged by rocks and sticks, too. Spread the footprint on the ground, and unfold your tent on top of it. If the footprint and tent…
Ever worry you might forget something for an upcoming trek? Or don’t know how to make everything fit in your backpack just right? The Near Zero Dean backpack ($199, nearzero.co) can help with that. The 50-liter backpack unzips like a suitcase, giving you easy access. Inside are removable mesh dividers that create compartments for your gear. The compartments are also labeled for your tent, cookware, sleeping bag, flashlight and more. This makes it simple to organize your stuff and distribute the weight. The lightweight 3-pound pack also comes with a stretchy exterior mesh pocket for your wet gear, storage loops…
There are some questions that have plagued mankind since the beginning of recorded history: Why are we here? What’s the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything? Where should I place my weights on my Pinewood Derby car? While we can’t help you with the first two, here’s what we know about placing weights in a Pinewood Derby car. MAX OUT YOUR CAR’S WEIGHT AT 5 OZ First, the basics: Your car should weigh as much as it’s allowed. In most races, a Pinewood Derby car’s weight is limited to 5 ounces. If your car…
Amaze your friends with these 12 fun facts about snow! 1. Snowflakes are tiny ice crystals. Snowflakes are formed when water vapor in Earth’s atmosphere freezes. 2. The world record for the largest snowball is 9 feet 3 inches tall. It was made by students at Michigan Technological University in 2013. 3. It’s a myth that no two snowflakes are exactly alike. It just happens very rarely. 4. Syracuse, New York, averages 125 inches of snowfall each year. That is the most among major U.S. cities. 5. The record for the largest snowfall in one season is 95 feet. It…