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Afghanistan’s Sesame Street, Baghch-e-Simsim, Introduces First Afghan Muppet

One of the things Sesame Street does in its mission to help kids all over the world "grow smarter, stronger and kinder," is having characters on each version of the show that the local kids can relate to. For the fifth season of the Afghan version of the show, Baghch-e-Simsim, they're introducing their first Afghan muppet — and it's a girl!

Watch These Kids Do a Gender-Swapped Version of Hamilton‘s “The Schuyler Sisters”

I'm not going to bury the lede: this video features three young boys doing a gender-swapped performance of "The Schuyler Sisters" from Hamilton, plus a girl opening up the song with Aaron Burr's part. Small, adorable, mega-talented children performing gender-swapped Hamilton, folks. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

This 9-Year-Old Girl Completed a 24-Hour Obstacle Course Race

Milla Bizzotto, 9 years old, was the youngest member to complete a new obstacle course race called the BattleFrog Xtreme 24-hour race, or BFX24.

John Boyega’s Finn Befriends Little Stormtrooper and Little Rey at UK Children’s Hospital

Get ready for some high-octane adorable, people. The Force Awakens' John Boyega recently made a trip to the Royal London hospital in character as Finn at the request of a very awesome little boy.

Robert Downey Jr. Makes “Iron Boy” an Honorary Avenger After Daring Sydney Rescue

Nine-year-old Domenic Pace loves Iron Man. No, he really loves Iron Man. Like, there was a point during which his mother claims that he would only answer to the name "Tony." Domenic also has cystic fibrosis, and so his family approached the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Australia with his wish to be Iron Man for a day. They granted it, and with his 12-year-old brother, Joseph by his side as War Machine, Domenic suited up, becoming Iron Boy.

KIDMob’s Superhero Cyborgs Teaches Kids to Design Prosthetics

"What happens if we address a missing limb as a blank canvas rather than a disability?" That's the question that KIDMob, a "kid-integrated design firm" non-profit, is trying to answer with creative problem solving workshops like Superhero Cyborgs.

Should a PG-13 Version of Deadpool Be Released?

Deadpool recently received an "R" rating from the MPAA. This prompted comics writer Grace Randolph to take to her YouTube show Behind the Trailer to argue for a PG-13 cut of the upcoming Deadpool movie, based on a letter she received from a viewer whose son was arguing for the privilege. Randolph has even started a petition so that parents who want to help make this happen can join forces. You can check out her thorough argument in the video after the jump.

Little Girl Delights in Her Own Farts, Is a Role Model for Women and Girls Everywhere

Tomorrow is New Year's Day, and with every New Year's Day comes the promise of new beginnings, or new ways of doing things, or breaking old habits. Some people, like the little girl in the video after the jump, are determined to ring in 2016 by breaking down gender stereotypes!

Target Acknowledges Captain Phasma; Steps Away From the Dark Side

Well, it seems like someone at Target.com was listening!

Magic Yarn Project Melts Hearts by Crocheting Disney Wigs for Pediatric Cancer Patients

I know we're all on Disney princess fatigue right now, Internet, but just look at these happy faces. This is too wonderful a thing not to show everyone, and you can help!