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Never let it be said that this author leaves a task unfinished – given time. Several seasons ago, I produced two chapters in a survey of cartoons featuring robots (the previous articles can be found deep down in back issues on this site). The project was taken up only to 1940, then detoured-from to provide a series of articles for the Halloween season. It’s high time to return to the subject, and see the advances of mechanization provided in animation following the passing of the craze of technocracy, and into the war years. Donald’s Dog Laundry (Disney/RKO, Donald Duck, 4/5/40...

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By Pang-Chieh Ho This week I’m interrogating experts about what you can microwave (and what you shouldn’t), including the usual suspects (metal and plastic) and some unusual ones (shelled eggs). Also in this issue: Why you should take your shoes off at the door, and what happens when an EV runs out of juice? THE BIG STORY‘In the Hot Seat’ Growing up, my mom had only two safety rules in the kitchen. One was to be careful when using the stove (that was pretty apparent even to my 7-year-old brain). The other was to never stick metal in the microwave,...

Are you looking for a gift for a three-year-old? There are a lot of gift ideas here. I hope you find this list helpful! Scooter (AU here) - three is a great time to start scootering if your child hasn't already. This is the same scooter we have and still use at five years. Screw Board - promotes fine motor skills, coordination, concentration and focus.  Silk Streamer - I like this for playing outside with the wind; we've given it as a gift many times.  Children's Measuring Tape - for exploring length and math concepts at home.  Children's Stop Watch...

This is a long one, so grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and just keep scrolling down. If you’re looking for a way to give lovely gifts this holiday season, all while keeping the planet in mind, look no further than this year’s sustainable gift guide.  With us now into our Holiday Challenge with Canadian Geographic and our Live Net Zero Challenge, (you can read morehere), I thought I would share some gift ideas to help you cut back on your carbon footprint. I’ve done something a bit different this year.  This guide is featuring small, sustainable shops as...