Crocs, hoodies and dinosaurs

2007-08-22T13:38:00Z

One of the things I like best about working here on Youngcarers.net is the amazing variety of subjects we end up talking about in the chatroom and on the discussion boards. Over the last week or so, we've discussed whether boys play with dolls (and whether they should), whether under-18s should be able to join the police force, the best colour for Crocs sandals, the virtues of leopard print, and where to get extra-large high heels! It often makes me think of the stereotypes of young people that you always see on TV and in the news - you know, grumpy, with a hoodie pulled tight, and just communicating in grunts. Well, that couldn't be more different from the reality here.

Anyway, Sam and I are always on the lookout for interesting subjects to talk about in the chatroom. I often spend a few minutes looking through the BBC website to look for stuff that you folks might have an interesting opinion about. And today I found something fabulous: it turns out that the Tyrranosaurus Rex could run at 18mph, slightly faster than the average footballer. And the fastest dinosaur was about the size of a chicken and could run at 40mph! There's a group of researchers who have found a way of simulating them on a computer, and I've just watched a video of dinosaurs having a race. Now that is fantastic. I've always been a fan of many kinds of animal - as you might be aware, monkeys are a current favourite, but I think I'll have to add dinosaurs to the list.

It's always worth having a look through the news - besides the usual stuff, you never know what you'll come across.

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Crocs, hoodies and dinosaurs