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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kids share their top 10 wonders of the world… and they might not be where you think
Sunflowers, seashells, and rocks top the list of 'wonders of the world' CHILD WONDER Kids share their top 10 wonders of the world… and they might not be where you think A STUDY of 381 six-and-seven-year-olds, revealed their favourites out of the millions of everyday wonders. Caterpillars (40 per cent), puddles (27 per cent), and diggers (17 per cent) were among the things to children in their tracks. 3 The study found 40 per cent of six to seven year olds polled were amazed by caterpillars Credit: Getty 3 Sunflowers topped the list of daily wonder for kids Credit: Getty 3 Puddles also made it on the top ten of children's favourite things Credit: Getty With 81 per cent picking up and keeping 'treasures', such as stones from the beach, or a particularly wondrous stick discovered in the woods. It also emerged this wonder is having an impact on their parents, with 62 per cent, of the 600 mums and dads also polled, crediting their youngster for making them appreciate the magic of the everyday things in their environment. In fact, 55 per cent of parents are more likely to notice and be amazed by these daily wonders because their child is. As part of Specsavers' 'Wonder' campaign, alongside commissioning this research, museum-style exhibitions have launched across the UK showcasing children's 'wonders of the world' to get parents thinking about the importance of children's eye health and its impact on their joy and curiosity. Each installation in London, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff features a different 'wonder' selected by five local children, alongside their very own plaque. This includes Yusuf's Digger, Aoife's Caterpillar, Ava's Sunflower, Ffion's Rock, and Mila's Seashell. Professor Sam Wass, child psychologist and neuroscientist, said: "Children see the world in a way adults often forget - full of magic, mystery and wonder. "Good vision is essential to this journey of discovery. "It helps children explore, ask questions and learn through play, all of which are essential to their development." And kids said they're most likely spot everyday amazing things at the beach (68 per cent), in the garden (63 per cent), or at their local park (50 per cent). But 35 per cent will even find something interesting to inspect on the way to school, according to the figures. Nearly seven in 10 (68 per cent) parents said their children often stop to look at things most would consider everyday - on average, five times-a-day. Common phenomena they observe their children stopping to watch and wonder at included birds on a wire (26 per cent), reflections in water (20 per cent), and slug and snail trails (16 per cent). More than a quarter (26 per cent) even report often being late every few days because their child is too busy being fascinated by an object. Perhaps as a result, over half (56 per cent) have been encouraged to slow down and look more closely at the world around them. Which may help the 39 per cent who admitted they very much take their ability to see clearly for granted. A further 66 per cent would be concerned if their little one stopped pointing out these everyday wonders. As 19 per cent also said this would be among the reasons they'd book an eye test for their child, as well as if they were struggling to read or write (45 per cent) or rubbing their eyes frequently (44 per cent). Sarah Joyce, director of optometry at Specsavers, added: "Being able to see clearly is vital to children as they learn about the world - as around 80 per cent of learning in school is visual. "But around one in five children under the age of 10 have sight conditions that can get in the way of all that wonder. "Conditions such as long- or short-sightedness, astigmatism, or a squint can often be treated more effectively if they are picked up early - meaning regular eye tests from the age of four, or sooner if they are having any problems, are essential. "The great news is, for children under 16, the NHS will cover the full cost of the eye test."
North Wales Live
6 days ago
- General
- North Wales Live
Children reveal their 'wonders of the world' - and it's not the Eiffel Tower or pyramids
Sunflowers, seashells, and rocks have been hailed as 'wonders of the world' by youngsters. A study featuring nearly 400 six-and-seven year olds has revealed the ordinary marvels that fascinate children's imaginations. The leading list featured caterpillars, puddles, and surprisingly diggers. Eight of ten youngsters gather and cherish objects such as seaside pebbles or fascinating twigs discovered during forest adventures. Among the 600 parents questioned, two-thirds attributed their child's enchantment with these 'everyday wonders' to helping them appreciate the magic of their surroundings. The survey was commissioned as part of Specsavers' ' Wonder ' campaign in which museum-style displays have been established throughout the UK, presenting children's 'wonders of the world'. The campaign aims to encourage parents to consider the importance of children's eye health and its impact on their joy and curiosity. Each display in London, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff showcases a different 'wonder' chosen by five local youngsters, accompanied by their own individual plaque. These feature Yusuf's Digger, Aoife's Caterpillar, Ava's Sunflower, Ffion's Rock, and Mila's Seashell. Professor Sam Wass, child psychologist and neuroscientist, said: "Children see the world in a way adults often forget – full of magic, mystery and wonder. Good vision is essential to this journey of discovery," he added. "It helps children explore, ask questions and learn through play, all of which are essential to their development." On a daily basis, youngsters discover magic in the ordinary, with 68 per cent finding 'wonders' at the seaside, 63 per cent in their back gardens, and 50 per cent at their neighbourhood park. Research from shows 35 per cent of children even spot something fascinating during their journey to school. More than a quarter of mums and dads confessed they end up being late because their children are observing something on the way. Sights that fascinate young kids include birds sitting on telephone wires, reflections in puddles, and the silvery tracks left behind by slugs and snails. Perhaps as a result, more than half of parents have been inspired to slow down and take a closer look at their surroundings. This could be beneficial for the 39 per cent who confessed they often take their ability to see clearly for granted. Sarah Joyce, director of optometry at Specsavers added: "Being able to see clearly is vital to children as they learn about the world – as around 80 per cent of learning in school is visual. But around one in five children under the age of 10 have sight conditions that can get in the way of all that wonder. "Conditions such as long- or short-sightedness, astigmatism, or a squint can often be treated more effectively if they are picked up early – meaning regular eye tests from the age of four, or sooner if they are having any problems, are essential. "The great news is, for children under 16, the NHS will cover the full cost of the eye test." TOP 10 EVERYDAY THINGS KIDS FIND AMAZING: A sunflower A seashell A rock A caterpillar A buttercup A daisy A puddle A crunchy leaf A stick A digger
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Children reveal their 'wonders of the world' - and it's not the Eiffel Tower or pyramids
Children reveal their 'wonders of the world' - and it's not the Eiffel Tower or pyramids A survey of 600 parents and 400 six-and-seven year olds has unveiled the everyday marvels that captivate young minds with sunflowers, seashells, and rocks topping the list Sunflowers, seashells, and rocks have been hailed as 'wonders of the world' by youngsters. A study featuring nearly 400 six-and-seven year olds has revealed the ordinary marvels that fascinate children's imaginations. The leading list featured caterpillars, puddles, and surprisingly diggers. Eight of ten youngsters gather and cherish objects such as seaside pebbles or fascinating twigs discovered during forest adventures. Among the 600 parents questioned, two-thirds attributed their child's enchantment with these 'everyday wonders' to helping them appreciate the magic of their surroundings. The survey was commissioned as part of Specsavers' 'Wonder' campaign in which museum-style displays have been established throughout the UK, presenting children's 'wonders of the world'. Kids shared their 'Wonders of the World' in Specsavers recent campaign (Image: PinPep) The campaign aims to encourage parents to consider the importance of children's eye health and its impact on their joy and curiosity. Each display in London, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff showcases a different 'wonder' chosen by five local youngsters, accompanied by their own individual plaque. These feature Yusuf's Digger, Aoife's Caterpillar, Ava's Sunflower, Ffion's Rock, and Mila's Seashell. Professor Sam Wass, child psychologist and neuroscientist, said: "Children see the world in a way adults often forget – full of magic, mystery and wonder. Good vision is essential to this journey of discovery," he added. "It helps children explore, ask questions and learn through play, all of which are essential to their development." On a daily basis, youngsters discover magic in the ordinary, with 68 per cent finding 'wonders' at the seaside, 63 per cent in their back gardens, and 50 per cent at their neighbourhood park. Mila (aged 7) admires a seashell on display at Specsavers' UK-wide campaign (Image: PinPep) Research from shows 35 per cent of children even spot something fascinating during their journey to school. More than a quarter of mums and dads confessed they end up being late because their children are observing something on the way. Sights that fascinate young kids include birds sitting on telephone wires, reflections in puddles, and the silvery tracks left behind by slugs and snails. Perhaps as a result, more than half of parents have been inspired to slow down and take a closer look at their surroundings. This could be beneficial for the 39 per cent who confessed they often take their ability to see clearly for granted. Sarah Joyce, director of optometry at Specsavers added: "Being able to see clearly is vital to children as they learn about the world – as around 80 per cent of learning in school is visual. But around one in five children under the age of 10 have sight conditions that can get in the way of all that wonder. "Conditions such as long- or short-sightedness, astigmatism, or a squint can often be treated more effectively if they are picked up early – meaning regular eye tests from the age of four, or sooner if they are having any problems, are essential. Article continues below "The great news is, for children under 16, the NHS will cover the full cost of the eye test." TOP 10 EVERYDAY THINGS KIDS FIND AMAZING:
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Children's 'wonders of the world' revealed - from sunflowers to seashells
A study of almost 400 six-and-seven-year-olds has revealed which of the millions of everyday wonders stop children in their tracks and it includes everything from puddles to diggers Sunflowers, seashells, and rocks have been crowned as 'wonders of the world ' by children. A survey involving nearly 400 six-and-seven year olds has unveiled the everyday marvels that captivate young minds. The top list included caterpillars, puddles, and diggers. And a whopping 81 per cent collect and treasure items like beach pebbles or sticks found during woodland walks. Of the 600 parents surveyed, two-thirds acknowledged their child's fascination with these 'everyday wonders' has helped them rediscover the magic in their surroundings. In fact, 55 per cent of parents are more likely to notice and marvel at these daily wonders because of their child's enthusiasm. It comes after an octopus 'climbed out of aquarium tank' and 'tried to eat boy, 6,' in front of his mum. As part of Specsavers' ' Wonder ' campaign, museum-style exhibitions have been unveiled across the UK, showcasing children's 'wonders of the world'. This initiative aims to encourage parents to consider the importance of children's eye health and its role in fostering their joy and curiosity. Each installation in London, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff features a different 'wonder' chosen by five local children, complete with their very own plaque. These include Yusuf's Digger, Aoife's Caterpillar, Ava's Sunflower, Ffion's Rock, and Mila's Seashell. Professor Sam Wass, child psychologist and neuroscientist, said: "Children see the world in a way adults often forget – full of magic, mystery and wonder. Good vision is essential to this journey of discovery. It helps children explore, ask questions and learn through play, all of which are essential to their development." A whopping 68 per cent of children find daily wonders at the beach, while 63 per cent do so in their garden, and half find them at their local park. Interestingly, 35 per cent of youngsters even discover intriguing things on their school commute. Nearly seven in 10 parents reported that their kids pause, approximately five times a day, to look at things they would consider ordinary. Over a quarter of parents confessed to often running late due to their child's fascination with an object. Common sights that captivate children include birds perched on a wire, reflections in water, and the trails left by slugs and snails. More than half have been inspired to slow down and take a closer look at their surroundings and this could benefit the 39 per cent who confessed they often take their clear vision for granted. Sarah Joyce, director of optometry at Specsavers added: "Being able to see clearly is vital to children as they learn about the world – as around 80 per cent of learning in school is visual. But around one in five children under the age of 10 have sight conditions that can get in the way of all that wonder. "Conditions such as long- or short-sightedness, astigmatism, or a squint can often be treated more effectively if they are picked up early – meaning regular eye tests from the age of four, or sooner if they are having any problems, are essential. The great news is, for children under 16, the NHS will cover the full cost of the eye test." TOP 10 EVERYDAY THINGS KIDS FIND AMAZING: A sunflower A seashell A rock A caterpillar A buttercup A daisy A puddle A crunchy leaf A stick A digger
Fast Company
08-07-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
‘The /r/overemployed king': A serial moonlighter was exposed for holding 19 jobs at Silicon Valley startups
A software engineer became X's main character last week after being outed as a serial moonlighter at multiple Silicon Valley startups. 'PSA: there's a guy named Soham Parekh (in India) who works at 3–4 startups at the same time,' wrote Suhail Doshi, the founder of AI design company Playground, on X on Tuesday. 'He's been preying on YC companies and more. Beware.' In the comments, founders of other Silicon Valley companies shared similar stories of interviewing, hiring, and often firing the engineer. 'LMFAOOO I INTERVIEWED THIS GUY YESTERDAY BRO IM DYINGG,' Cluely CEO Roy Lee posted on X. Digger CEO Igor Zalutski said his company 'nearly hired him,' adding 'he seemed so sharp and no-bs during the interviews.' Following the revelation, a database named SohamTracker sprang up, revealing that Parekh has held at least 19 jobs since 2021—at least five of which he started in just the last two months. 'This is pretty hilarious actually lmao. could be a skit on silicon valley,' one X user wrote. 'The /r/overemployed king,' another added. On Thursday, Parekh appeared on the podcast TBPN to address the accusations. He admitted he was driven to juggle multiple jobs due to 'dire financial circumstances.' He added: 'I just thought that if I worked multiple places, I can basically help myself alleviate the situation I was in much faster.' Parekh claimed to have been working 140-hour weeks—roughly 20 hours a day—with many of the roles requiring in-person attendance. Unsurprisingly, he noted that he's known among friends for not sleeping. While the hustle might be admirable to some, Parekh is hardly alone in embracing Silicon Valley's so-called 'grindset' mentality. The subreddit r/overemployed currently hosts nearly half a million members, where users trade stories about secretly holding down multiple remote jobs. 'We roast Soham Parekh, but remember your company's making you do five people's jobs on one person's salary,' one X user pointed out. Ironically, Parekh's exposure has ended up working in his favor—he landed a new job at Darwin, an AI video remixing startup. Still, his actions may have consequences for others in similar situations. 'After the Soham saga, pretty sure very few YC startups will hire remote Indians,' wrote Varunram Ganesh, head of growth at payroll platform Warp, on X. 'Classic case of one guy exploiting a high-trust society, which leads to downfall of all the others around him.' But 'everyone's favorite founding engineer' insists he meant no harm. 'I don't really care much about the money,' he told TBPN. 'I was really into it for building.'
