Take a Look at These Phenomenal Pinewood Derby Cars From 2024
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…
Read MoreWrite a Funny Caption For This Photo
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…
Read MoreIs It OK to Eat Snow?
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…
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Read More15 Funny Solar Eclipse Jokes
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:…
Read MoreBoys’ Life covers by Norman Rockwell
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.
Read MoreHow Do You Use a Tent Footprint?
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…
Read MoreStuff We Like: Near Zero Dean
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…
Read MoreWhere to Add Weight to a Pinewood Derby Car to Make it Go Faster
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…
Read More12 Fast Facts About Snow
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…
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