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BOO! You know what day it is! But if you'd rather celebrate National Knock Knock Joke Day, I won't judge... Michele - The snail is so cute! Imagine what a smile that would give someone walking past your porch or garden! Margaret - I do something kind of similar to your blueberry pie, but with apples. The fruit and spices…

Watch out - it's Haunted Refrigerator Night! "Coming the day before Halloween, Haunted Refrigerator Night celebrates the horrors lurking in the back of refrigerators. Often we place leftover food in a container to eat later, and it ends up getting pushed to the back of the fridge, where it transforms itself into a scary…

Today is National Oatmeal Day! "Hearts get healthy on National Oatmeal Day! ... A warm bowl of oatmeal starts a day off right. Add spices, fruit, nuts, or nut butters to add flavor. It’s also a versatile ingredient. Add oatmeal to baked goods to create a delicious crumble. We use it to make granola, cookies, and bars.…

Today is International Animation Day! "This day commemorates the first public performance of Charles-Émile Reynaud's Théâtre Optique at the Grevin Museum in Paris, 1892. In 1895, the Cinematograph of the Lumière brothers outshone Reynaud's invention, driving Émile to bankruptcy. However, his public performance of animation…

Today is International Caps Lock Day! "EVERYONE IS TO PUT THE CAPS LOCK ON BEFORE TYPING ON INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY... THE DAY WAS ORIGINALLY JUST CELEBRATED ON OCTOBER 22, BUT AFTER 'INFOMERCIAL KING' BILLY MAYS PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 28 IN 2009, THE DAY BEGAN BEING CELEBRATED ON THAT DATE AS WELL. THIS IS BECAUSE THE…

Today is Back to the Future Day! "In 'Back to the Future Part II,' Marty McFly travels to October 21, 2015, to save his children, yet to be born in 'Back to the Future's' 1985. ... As with other movies dealing with the future, such as '2001: A Space Odyssey' (set in the early 2000s) or 'Blade Runner' (set in 2019), the…

Happy National Mulligan Day! "In golf, a mulligan happens when a player gets a second chance to perform a specific move or action. The day offers an opportunity for giving yourself a second chance or, as some people call it, a 'do-over.'" Heather - Excited for your trip to Norway! I thought it was wonderful and would love…

Today is Global Cat Day! In honor of all our beloved felines: "Global Cat Day on October 16th recognizes the need to adopt and foster cats. ... Sadly, over 70 million homeless animals fill shelters in the United States. While kittens are adorable, many older felines make great pets. ... One of the many goals of awareness…

Happy National Cheese Curd Day! "Cheese Curds are unique, funky, snackable little pieces of yellow or white Wisconsin cheddar cheese. ... Fresh ones squeak when you bite into them. Cheesemakers create different flavors to appease the growing number of people enjoying cheese curds." Heather - I agree with you that a big…

Today is National Black Dog Day! In celebration of Luna and all the other black dogs in our community: "National Black Dog Day on October 1st encourages the adoption of a dog in the darker shades. Black dogs are less likely to be adopted for no other reason than their coloring. ... If you are seeking to add a canine…

Today is National Chewing Gum Day! "Humans have used chewing gum for over 5,000 years. They may have chewed it for enjoyment, to stave off hunger or to freshen their breath much like we do today. ... Various forms of chewing gum have existed since the Neolithic period. In 2007, a British archaeology student discovered a…

Today is World Dream Day! "Held September 25th, World Dream Day is the ONLY global participatory day held with the express purpose of encouraging and activating ideas, goals, and dreams. Every year, through live and online events, World Dream Day inspires, empowers, and ignites individuals, families, businesses, and…

Today is Kiss Day! "Today we celebrate and enjoy kisses. 'Kiss' comes from the Old English word 'cyssan,' which itself came from the proto-Germanic word 'kussijanan' or 'kuss.' This word probably comes from the sound that kissing can make. The first written mention of kissing is in the four Vedic Sanskrit texts, which may…

Happy Autumnal Equinox! "The autumn equinox is one of two days when all points on Earth except the polar regions see the sunrise and set at due east and due west. With few exceptions, all latitudes see almost precisely 12 hours of daylight and 12 of darkness. ... People’s minds begin to think about warmer clothes and…

Yarr, me hearties, it's Talk Like A Pirate Day! Vicki - Hurray for getting your motorcycle endorsement straightened out! Barbie - I always have a stack of books on my nightstand, with my e-reader perched on top, and will usually be in the middle of several books at a time. Heather - Same here, I'm a fast and voracious…

Oops, missed a day. Happy Read An E-Book Day! "Ebooks enable you to take the stories and authors you love with you anytime, anywhere. ... Check out an ebook for free from your library and share why you love reading with the hashtag #ebookLove." Machka - Had to laugh at your weather report for Tasmania! We have pretty much…

Today is Anne Bradstreet Day! "Anne Bradstreet was the first accomplished woman poet in the New World and is seen as being one of the most important early American poets. In her work, she expressed her fondness for the craft of writing and spoke to the religious and emotional conflicts she felt as a female writer and…

Today is Video Games Day! "Scientists in the 1950s and '60s experimented with the creation of games that were the forerunners of video games. The first commercial arcade game, Computer Space, was released in 1971 by Nutting Associates. Its two creators, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, went on to create Atari. They released…

Today is Libraries Remember Day. "Commemorating the victims of the [9/11] attack [and] celebrating libraries’ role in preserving history and a free society. The day was first proposed by Bill Erbes of the Bensenville Public Library in Illinois. For at least 10 years, the Bensenville Public Library stayed open for the full…

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day! "Suicide prevention remains a universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages. It is responsible for over 800,000 deaths, which equates to one suicide every 40 seconds. Every life lost represents someone’s partner,…

Happy Wonderful Weirdos Day! "Wonderful Weirdos Day is dedicated to all the wonderful geeks, freaks, misfits, and weirdos, who think outside the box and refuse to play by the rules. ... Whether you self-identify as a weirdo, or have family or friends that proclaim themselves to be weirdos, there is plenty of weirdness to…

Happy National Macadamia Nut Day! "Today we celebrate macadamia nuts! Native to Australia, they are named after chemist John Macadam, who promoted their cultivation there. They are also sometimes known as Queensland nuts, taking their name from the second largest Australian state. In about 1890, they were brought to…

Today is Another Look Unlimited Day! "Another Look Unlimited Day is dedicated to taking a look around your home for things you don't need, and that you can get rid of. But, instead of throwing them in the trash and increasing garbage in landfills, the day is meant for you to find other places to give your things to, such…

Happy "According to Hoyle" Day! "'According to Hoyle' Day is dedicated to remembering Edmond Hoyle, who passed away on today's date in 1769, and is dedicated to playing games according to the rules. 'According to Hoyle,' a phrase commonly used over the past few centuries, means to follow the correct rules or procedures for…

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day - "Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28th sets aside a day to remember the pet companions we’ve lost. 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…

Today is World Rock Paper Scissors Day! "The earliest form of Rock Paper Scissors was created in Japan and is called Janken. This is a variation of the Chinese games introduced in the 17th century. By the early 20th century, Rock Paper Scissors had spread beyond Asia, especially through increased Japanese contact with the…

Happy National Women's Equality Day! "The United States Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women full and equal voting rights on this day in 1920. Every year on August 26, we commemorate this right with National Women’s Equality Day." A little ironic perhaps, considering all efforts to ensure…

Today is National Tooth Fairy Day! "This childhood favorite evolved with a group of healthcare fairies during the mid-1920s. From bath fairies to Fairy Wand Tooth Whitener, they encouraged kids through a wave of advertisements and health classes. These ads and classes spoke to children about eating their veggies, brushing…

Today is National Senior Citizens Day but I'm celebrating National Spumoni Day instead! "According to a Chicago Tribune article from 04 July 1979, a 'genuine spumoni' recipe was brought to the United States from Nola, Italy in 1905. Salvatore Lezza started a bakery in Chicago along with his wife, Lucia. Their traditional…

Happy National Radio Day! "Each year on August 20th, National Radio Day recognizes the great invention of the radio. Celebrate the news, information, music, and stories carried across the airwaves. Several inventors had a part in the invention of the radio in the late 1800s. Amazingly, not just one person can be credited…