tall tales

The coolest one

When we’re children, we desperately want to grow up. But mind you we’re not the only ones. Did you know that even mountains want to grow taller? For instance, the little Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps is all set to grow up. In other words, it will soon be taller than it was. The officials have announced plans to build an extension. The 3,883 metre high Klein Matterhorn is overshadowed by its bigger brother which, at 4,478 metres, is the seventh highest mountain in the Alps. But officials from the local tourism board in Zermatt say that things are about to change and they are going to add a 120 metre-high glass pyramid on top of the Klein Matterhorn so that it is about 4,000 metres. This will apparently attract a greater number of tourists as well as avid climbers. The pyramid will include viewing platforms, a restaurant and even a few rooms where visitors can stay overnight.

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Touch and learn

Eureka! this museum for children is the first and foremost hands-on children’s museum in the UK, designed especially for those below 11 years. With more than 400 must-touch exhibits and exciting events, Eureka! is all set to be a big draw. From learning all about the animal kingdom and finding out about places around the world to doing fun things ? children can finally leave the elders behind to discover a whole new, exciting world.