This shrimp-like creature could “lead the way to larger expeditions into harsher environments that scientists previously believed could not support life.”

Keep having fun, Noah. The only reason they should laugh at you is if you are being funny.

Domain names made it easier for users to access sites — typing in Symbolics.com was far simpler than entering a long string of code. By 1995, the Internet consisted of about 18,000 domain names. Today there are more than 80 million.

Q. Hey Gear Guy, I went to a cabin in the snow a few weeks ago with my Scout troop. I wore my snow jacket and pants but I still got soaked. Can you recommend good waterproof clothing for the snow?

A. Depending on your budget, there are a few things I can recommend.

LOW BUDGET: Make the snow jacket and pants that you already own more waterproof with a spray-on waterproofer like ReviveX Spray-on Water Repellant for Outerwear ($8; mcnett.com) or 3M Scotchgard ($11; scotchgard.com).

MID-RANGE: The best waterproof clothing for snow is that made with a waterproof/breathable membrane that repels water—and snow—to keep you dry but also lets your sweat escape so you don’t get wet from the inside either. Lots of companies have their own house brand waterproof/breathable tech like Columbia’s Omnitech, which is used in their Watertight Jacket and Silver Ridge Rain Pant ($71 jacket and $41 pant; columbia.com). Both are lightweight and though you’ll have to wear some insulation layers underneath, they should keep you dry. Make sure you buy a size large enough to accommodate layering.

HIGH-ROLLER: If you can afford it, look for the words Gore-Tex or eVent when shopping for jackets and pants—they are the premier waterproof/breathable fabrics and are generally more breathable and durable than the house brands. While not cheap, one of my favorites is the REI Shuksan jacket and pants ($300 jacket and $239 pants; rei.com) made with eVent.

Boys’ Life caught up with Zachary last September on the Wimpy Kid set in Vancouver, B.C. See Zachary’s own diary (illustrated Wimpy Kid-style by Jeff Kinney) in the April 2010 issue of BL, and listen to exclusive excerpts by clicking on the audio players below.

Zachary on auditioning to play Greg Heffley:

Zachary on his first day on set:

Zachary on the challenges of acting:

Zachary on staying focused while acting:

Zachary on hanging out with friends:

Zachary on his future plans:

Heads Up!

• Lyuba, the best-preserved woolly mammoth ever found, going on display in Chicago
• Get involved with Global Youth Service Days, April 23 to 25
• DisneyNature’s “Oceans” film swims into theaters April 22

News+Notes

• Answer 300 crazy questions in the “Would You Rather …? Doubly Disgusting” book

Collecting

• Fathead’s new Junior Team Baseball Schedules attach to your wall and come off easily

Space+Aviation

• Mojave Air and Space Port acts as a launch point for space travel
• Chart the changing night sky with “The Monthly Sky Guide” book

Nature

• Learn more about the Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve near Mason, Tex.
• Backyard bugs are up close and personal in “Insect Museum” by Sonia Dourlot

BL Headliners

• More about Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) competitions

Secrets of the Soccer Stars

• Learn more about Major League Soccer

No Wimps Allowed

• Listen to BL’s exclusive interview with Zachary Gordon, the real-life Wimpy Kid

Go Golfing

• Watch video of Justin Thomas in action (coming soon)

The Boss asked me that just the other day, Mitchell. He was kind of twitching when he said it.