Blowing out birthday candles is fun, but your spit is the icing on the cake — quite literally. Scientists say that puckering up and making a wish sends varying amounts of bacteria flying onto ...

Sandy Snakenberg, 'The Bubble Pirate,' says he's been blowing bubbles in public parks for years. The homeless disabled veteran lives out of his van, where he creates his bubble solution.

• Blowing bubbles encourages your child to take turns with you and other children. • Learning to blow bubbles is good exercise for the developing muscles in the jaw and mouth.