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Today is World Rabies Day! "September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started in 2007 to raise awareness about rabies and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. ... While rabies is a 100% preventable disease, more than 59,000 people die from the disease around the…
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Today is National BRAVE Day! "National BRAVE Day is about empowering women. It 'honors women who lift each other up, rescue each other and make each other BRAVE,' and exists 'to encourage women to keep moving forward and to be BRAVE.' On the day, women with varied life experiences and from different generations come…
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Today is the Autumnal Equinox (or Mabon)! "The Autumnal Equinox in September ushers in a change of season. It is observed annually when the sun can be seen directly overhead along the equator. The day marks the end of summer and beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. The autumn equinox is one of two days when all…
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Today is Hobbit Day! "Explore the Shire on September 22nd during Hobbit Day. While there, celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. The novels The Hobbit and the The Lord of the Rings trilogy written by J.R.R. Tolkien bring to life the world of Middle-Earth. According to the stories, Bilbo and Frodo were born…
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Today is World Peace Day! I think we could all use a little peace about now. "International Day of Peace—established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 and first observed in 1982—is 'devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.' In 2001, a…
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Today is Blame It on the Large Hadron Collider Day! For the science nerds among us: "Blame It on the Large Hadron Collider Day was created in 2008 to shift blame for losing things from the people who actually lost them, to the Large Hadron Collider. 'The Large Hadron Collider probably has your car keys, your missing socks,…
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Thanks so much for sharing that! I've been worrying about that a bit with my over-the-hill skin!
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Today is Wonderful Weirdos Day! "September is a strange month for celebrations. Apparently it's National Chicken Month -- do we really need a whole month just for chickens? Sept. 13 is the birthday of Roald Dahl... To top it all off with the ultimate geek-fest, Sept. 22 is National Hobbit Day, a day when every Baggins,…
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Today is Star Trek Day! "The first episode of The Original Series aired on 8 September 1966. ... Interestingly, Star Trek was first seen in Canada, on the 6th of September — two days before the US got to see it." Michele - I'm sorry you're having so much trouble getting your starter going! I started mine from a recipe in…
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Today is National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day! "'Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.' (Inscription found over the entrance of the central post office in New York City) National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day on September 7th commemorates…
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Today is National Welsh Rarebit Day! "Welsh rarebit, also known as Welsh rabbit, is a British dish that is served and celebrated today. The name of the dish dates to eighteenth-century Britain: 'Welsh rabbit' first appeared in 1725, while 'Welsh rarebit' was first mentioned in 1785. According to legend, Welsh peasants…
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Today is World Coconut Day! "World Coconut Day is all about coconuts. It’s a celebration for those with coconut know-how and hopefully enlightening to those yet to discover this magical fruit (not nut!). Please take this opportunity to consider coconuts for a second – with the knowledge that other people around the world…
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Today is World Letter Writing Day! From the founder, Richard Simpkin: "I became interested in letters in the late 1990's when I started a project called Australian Legends. I wanted to meet, photograph & if I could, interview those whom I considered to be an Australian legend. I was always excited when I went to the…
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Today is Eat Outside Day! "It's the last day of August, and the end of summer is only three weeks away. That sounds like a good enough reason to have a day dedicated to eating outside. Eating outside, or eating alfresco, dates back to the middle ages, when hunters ate outside before beginning their excursions. Picnics,…
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Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day! "The death of a pet, whether furry, feathered, or an uncommon variety, is felt deeply. They become family and a familiar part of our lives. Mourning their death is different for everyone, and the observance provides a way to help heal the ache of loss. ... Celebrate the home you…
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Today is National Dog Day! They deserve a global day, because we love our dogs! "National Dog Day on August 26th encourages dog ownership of all breeds. While seeking a new companion, be sure to consider the mutts, mixes, purebreds, and everything in between. Whether mixed or purebred, embrace the opportunity for all dogs…
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Today is the International Day of Medical Transporters! "Whether you’re being rushed down the freeway in an ambulance after a tragic accident or being taken to an appointment in a van provided by your community or medical provider, Medical Transporters can hold your life in their hands. The history of Medical…
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Today is International Bow Day! "International Bow Day recognizes the accessory that has been changing fashion for centuries – bows! ... During the 18th century, men primarily wore bows. However, as fashion trends changed, women began to wear the accessory, too. They chose a variety of fabrics, styles, sizes to compliment…
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Today is World Lion Day! "World Lion Day supports and promotes charities and foundations that instill awareness of the great need for conservation efforts and sustainable solutions for addressing the global dwindling wild lion population in fulfilling our mission to protect and save the lions." Faye - We had the opposite…
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Today is Wiggle Your Toes Day! There's a lot of heavy stuff today but I picked this one because I needed a laugh: "Wiggle Your Toes Day encourages you to give your little piggy toes some exercise. Those ten extremities at the ends of your feet are crying out for a little freedom. Cramped up inside a pair of shoes or…
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Today is National Night Out! "[In the U.S.], National Night Out is dedicated to building relationships between communities and law enforcement. The day and the events that take place on it bring together police and neighbors under positive circumstances. It is also designed to raise awareness about police programs in…
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Today is National Coloring Book Day! Because I still love to color. "Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but over the years, adults have gotten more and more involved with coloring. Obviously, adult coloring is now a huge trend. Many find that it is not only fun but also a great way to…
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Today os National Get Gnarly Day! Chosen because the ridiculous name made me laugh! "The last Friday in July provides an opportunity to embrace new ideas and toss out old ways on National Get Gnarly Day. The word 'Gnarly' gets a bad rap. It can mean 'bad' or 'dangerous' but can also be exciting. Surfers often use the term…
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Today is International Day of Friendship! "On this day, the United Nations encourages governments, international organizations, and other groups to hold events that promote dialogue among civilizations, understanding, solidarity, and reconciliation. Many countries hold friendship-related events, and education and public…
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Today is International Tiger Day! "International Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day, ... is a day to celebrate tigers, to raise awareness for the need for their preservation, and to promote the protection and expansion of their habitats. The day was designated in the St. Petersburg Declaration on Tiger Conservation,…
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Today is Buffalo Soldiers Day! "Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28th commemorates the formation of the first regular Army regiments comprising African American soldiers in 1866. Congress established the first peacetime all-black regiments in the regular U.S. Army after the end of the Civil War. The Buffalo Soldiers (one of…
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Today is Gorgeous Grandma Day! "On July 23rd, Gorgeous Grandma Day recognizes all women of a certain age, whether they are grandmothers or not. Not all women become grandmothers. Those who do, don’t necessarily fit the traditional mold any longer. Others still reach a point where many assume grandmother status, even though…
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Today is Invite An Alien To Live With Your Day! How's that for a weird one? "Invite an Alien to Live with You Day celebrates Mork & Mindy, a television show that starred Pam Dawber as Mindy and Robin Williams as Mork, an alien from the planet Ork whom Mindy invited to live with her. The day takes place on Robin Williams'…
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Today is National Moon Day! Do you remember where you were when it happened? "National Moon Day on July 20th commemorates the day man first walked on the moon in 1969. ... On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 carried the first humans to the moon. Six hours after landing on the moon, American Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar…
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Happy National Ice Cream Day! I never met an ice cream I didn't like! "The forerunners of ice cream were flavored snow and ice. Marco Polo later brought a recipe that resembled sherbet back to Italy, which developed into ice cream there sometime during the sixteenth century. ... The first record of ice cream in what would…
