Learning to tie different knots is totally rad and all, but c'mon, we all know what kids really want to do with their spare time, which is play videogames. Now they can do that and earn a Cub Scouts belt loop in the process. For any kids out there reading this, before you get too excited, pay close attention to the second of three requirements:

1. Explain why it is important to have a rating system for videogames. Check your videogames to be sure they are right for your age.
2. With an adult, create a schedule for you to do things that includes your chores, homework, and video gaming. Do your best to follow this schedule.
3. Learn to play a new videogame that is approved by your parent, guardian, or teacher.

That means Boy Scouts, Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts aren't going to be successful in convincing their parents to let them play Grand Theft Auto, but hey, even with the chores thrown in, it's still a better deal than some of the other belt loops, like Textile, right?

Do you hate going to the dentist? If so, maybe you should consider spending less time fragging your friends. According to new research, playing Counter Strike or any number of other video games is bad for your teeth. Say what?

It's not the games themselves that break down your tooth enamel and leave holes in your teeth, but all the snacking that inevitably occurs. Those who spend substantial time defusing virtual bombs and knifing their buddies in the back are more than twice as likely to develop tooth decay as those with more active lifestyles, the study suggests.

"This study helps our understanding of the dietary habits and subsequent decay risk of gamers when the effects have previously been unknown," said Dr. Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation. "Every time you eat or drink anything sugary, your teeth are under acid attack for up to one hour. This is because the sugrar will react with the bacteria in plaque -- the sticky coating on your teeth -- and produce the harmful acids. So it is important to keep sugary foods only to mealtimes, limiting the amount of time your mouth is at risk."

Spending too much time playing video games has often been mentioned in obesity reports, but this is one of the first studies to make a link between gaming and oral health.