Min Min Lights, a mysterious light phenomenon that seem to follow travellers for long distances, has often been reported in outback Australia in Queensland, Northern Territory and northern NSW. The light was observed by a stockman in 1918 in a small settlement of Min Min, located between the outback towns of Boulia and Winton. Min […]
“Why do humans have tea?” asked Billy, the puppy. “They just do!” replied Cora, the sheep. “It’s a kind of ceremony in the afternoon. It’s called tea, but actually there are a lot of goodies: sandwiches, scones, cakes, cookies…..” “Why don’t we have tea too?” asked Billy. This made Cora and all the others think.
Farmer Cory’s goat was jealous. He had bought a beautiful red jacket for his wife, with a velvet collar, and she looked so nice in it. Loretta, the farmer’s goat, longed for a red jacket! One day, Mrs Cory wore the jacket to the village and, when she returned, she put it out on the
Bigger, the farmer’s donkey, was a very sad fellow. He had something to feel sad about every day: it was cloudy, it was raining, the sun was too hot, the load was too heavy, the hens cackled loudly! None of the farm animals stayed for long anywhere near Bigger, for they would soon become miserable
Petunia, Farmer Leyland’s cat, was very inquisitive. The farm animals were a bit fed up because Petunia would always turn up to listen if they wanted to have a good chat! One evening, a little fairy had fallen asleep in the rose creeper outside the stable. She woke up hearing Jessie, the cow, saying, “There
Taffy was the naughtiest of the puppies on Mr Toby’s farm. All the other puppies had been selected for adoption. But when someone came to see them, Taffy would run away and hide! He did not wish to leave the farm. It was after a long search that he was found each time, and by
Numerous activities which defy logical explanation happened in Lake Michigan, stretching from Ludington to Benton Harbour, Michigan and to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In 1891, a schooner with a crew of seven disappeared overnight. Even a driftwood could not be recovered. In 1921 eleven people disappeared and their ship was found overturned and floating in Lake Michigan.
Mrs Partlet never went visiting. She went to the market or to church. But on Thursday, Farmer Basil was surprised to see her opening his gate and marching in! She was a plump rosy-cheeked woman and was breathless when she arrived. “Good morning, Mrs Partlet,” said the Farmer Basil, wondering what had brought her. “Your
Peter had run away from school and gone fishing at the stream that ran along Farmer Walter’s farm. He hated sitting in the class and listening to boring things when the sun and the breeze, the river and the flowers invited him outside! But as he lazily waited for the fish, Farmer Walter happened to
Farmer Ogilvy was a very serious man. And everyone at his farm remained serious always too! They were all very business-like–they did their work, ate their food and slept–everything in complete silence. One day, Esmeralda arrived. Esmeralda was a large goose who loved to hide things. She would pick up anything and hide it. The
Carnaby was the farm hand who worked for Farmer Umbridge when the harvest season arrived. Whenever anyone came to the Farmer Umbridge for any instructions, he would say, “Ask Carnaby.” One day, this became a problem. The tailor sent a parcel for the Farmer’s wife. Without checking, Farmer Umbridge said, “Ask Carnaby.” Carnaby took the
“Do you know that Marcus was a Roman Emperor?” Mark asked his mother, eating his breakfast in the farm kitchen. Mrs Hobart said, “Imagine!” and went on kneading the dough. “I am the Emperor!” announced Mark. “If your highness has finished breakfast,” said Mrs Hobart, “go out and play!” Mark went off grumbling! He took
The Marfa Ghost Lights have been observed near US Route 67 in Texas, United States; they are glowing orbs the size of footballs in white, blue, yellow and red colours. They have been ascribed to paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, UFOs, or will-o’-the-wisp, etc. However, scientific research suggests that most of them are the atmospheric
Farmer Bowles and Mrs Bowles had come home with a small bundle. The milkmaid and the cook had been talking. “It’s a girl!” exclaimed the cook, “She’s ever so sweet. They call her ‘Penny’!” Everyone was thrilled! A baby growing up on the farm was a great experience. Each of the creatures wanted to do
Lulu had just been purchased by Farmer Wren and brought to the farm. She was a very superior sheep! She looked at the pen and sniffed. “This place is not so good as the one where I was earlier,” she announced. No one paid any attention. “That had some very pleasant sheep and the pen