Showing posts with label Recreation Trivia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recreation Trivia. Show all posts

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Bouncy Castle: Fun Facts To Learn

bouncy castle
Children always find it fun when they jump around these things that make them bounce up and down. These blown up castles or slides are just so entertaining that it’s becoming quite common for every party. If you’re planning on a children’s party for your kids, you might want to consider this too. This will surely give your kids and their visitors a whole lot of fun.

These inflatables are very safe especially when they are placed in the right location. Aside from it being safe for kids, what else should you know about it? Here are some facts for you:

These inflatables come in different names. To name a few: bouncy castle, bouncy house, jolly jump, jumping castle, moon bounce, moon walk, and more. 
The first inflatable was named as the space pillow. 
In 2012, a marathon on bouncy castle was held in Iowa, USA. Winners recorded 27 hours at the inflatable. 
With so many bouncy castles all around the world, a few are considered to be among the best: White Bouncy Castle exhibited in Berlin, On Space Time Foam hanging in Milanese gallery, Sacrilege launched in Glasgow, and Funland created by Bompas and Parr.
Inflatables are not just for kids. There are others designed for boxing, sumo wrestling, and even basketball. 

Trivia info source: Perth Bouncy Castle

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

All About Bicycles


Today, the use of bicycles as a means of transportation is very common especially in the suburban areas. Since many people are now aware of the effect of pollution brought by cars, they opt to buy a bicycle to somehow help and do their share in protecting and conserving the environment. But what is really the origin of the bicycle?

The very first bicycle was recorded and introduced in the 19th century. Most people during that time use bicycles mainly for transportation. Today bicycles are no longer mainly for transportation but also for exercise and enjoyment.

Bikes- a short term for bicycles have now double in number when compared to cars. People who love to ride a bicycle are often called bike enthusiasts or cyclists. And these people often join competitions and organizations that help conserve the environment.

Trivia Info Resource: thebrightcyclist.com