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It is Pansexual Visibility Day, a day to proudly declare your sexual desire for Homosapiens of every persuasion curated according to your unique preferences. What began as defined areas of sexual orientations: gay, lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual, has morphed into over forty different identities in the past decade, each with its rainbow style flag, its truth, its change to grammar, and its focus on "I." One of these new designations is pansexual, which those identifying as such insist is different from bisexual. Or, depending on who you consult, not separate but a subset because you can be both. Don't worry if you are confused. Pansexual Visibility Day came into being by LGBTQ+ Twitter activists to celebrate pansexuals and encourage education about their truth. Bisexuality means you are sexually attracted to men and women. Pansexual means you are attracted to men, women and any other of the forty different designations now populating gender identity and human sexuality. You are sexually attracted to human beings, regardless of sex, gender, or identity, and who you are attracted to changes, morphs, and merges as often as you like. Panromantic Visibility Day is another new day. It describes people who change romantic attractions day-to-day or hour-by-hour, whether or not sexual feelings are involved.

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May

Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day, (1991): May 24

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Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day promotes one message: When you're done using your prescription drug, please get rid of it. Steve Pasierb, the president of Partnership for a Drug-Free America, states: "Our research shows that the No. 1 source of medicines that kids abuse is their own home medicine cabinet or a family member or friend's home." With thousands of cases of death due to an unintentional overdose of prescription drugs each year, disposing of unneeded prescription drugs will eliminate temptation and drastically reduce the number of casualties created by this easily assuaged issue. Annually on the birthday of Timothy Strain, May 24, 1991. Strain died on August 6, 2009, of an accidental drug overdose of methadone at the age of 18 when his girlfriend's mother accidentally gave him the drug thinking it was the pain killer Percocet. Strain's death could have been avoided had the medication been disposed of properly when no longer in use.

Africa

May

Schizophrenia Day, World: May 24

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World Schizophrenia Awareness Day does not have a specific sponsor, though it is supported by mental health professionals worldwide each year. The actual origins of this event are still being determined, though it is likely that May 24 is the anniversary of something to do with the mental illness (we have yet to find that correlation as of this writing). The date does not relate to the birth or death of Eugen Bleuler, the Swiss psychiatrist who first coined the term in 1908. Schizophrenia is a mental illness currently affecting over 24 million people worldwide.

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May

Tiara Day, Intl. (1819): May 24

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International Tiara Day is celebrated on the birthday of England’s Queen Victoria (May 24, 1819 - January 22, 1901). It encourages girls and women to try tiaras and strut their inner princesses.

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May

Cannes Film Festival (FR): May 14-25 (est)

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The Cannes International Film Festival began as an initiative of Jean Zay, Minister for Education and Fine Arts, who was keen to establish an international cultural event in France to rival the Venice Film Festival. The first edition of the festival was planned for Cannes in 1939 under the presidency of Louis Lumière. However, WWII got in the way. The first Cannes Film Festival occurred on September 20, 1946; in 1952, it moved to May. While early editions of the festival were primarily a social event where nearly all films went away with an award, the appearance of stars from around the world on the festival's red carpet and increasing media coverage quickly earned the event its legendary international reputation. Today it is one of the world's most star-studded and anticipated events and a prestigious venue to debut new films. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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May

British Sandwich Week (UK): May 20-26

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British Sandwich Week celebrates the sandwich and is a week-long celebration of the iconic British culinary invention, the sandwich. It is annually hosted by The British Sandwich & Food to Go Association.

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May

Emergency Medical Services Week, Ntl.: May 19-25 (est)

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National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's frontline.

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May

Food Allergy Week (AU): May 26 - June 1

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Food Allergy Week (FAW) aims to raise awareness of food allergies, including potentially fatal food allergies. It is sponsored annually by Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA).

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May

Old Friends, New Friends Week: May 19-25

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Old Friends, New Friends Week, or Friendship Week is celebrated annually on the third week of May. It's a time for making new friends and remembering old ones. Chat with someone on the street, pick up the phone, and call a friend you last heard from over a year ago. This event's founder, Dr. Jan Yager, stated her purpose: "to celebrate and make time for old and new friends and remember how vital friends are for our emotional and physical health and well-being and even professional or career success." Friendship is an integral part of life. Get out there, appreciate your friends, and make a few new ones!

Africa

May

Palliative Care Week, Ntl.(AU): May 19-25 (est)

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Palliative Care is a fancy word for the process of dying and identifying what matters most to you and those you love. The Productivity Commission’s recent report into human services found between 80,000 and 140,000 of the 160,000 people who die each year in Australia could benefit from high-quality end-of-life care. Dying is a normal part of life, so all Australians need to discuss death and the type of care they would want to receive if they could no longer speak for themselves. National Palliative Care Week is an opportunity to open up the conversation with loved ones and help to ensure that when the inevitable happens, it will be as stress-free as possible for the survivors and attend to the needs of the departed.

Africa

May

Public Works Week, Ntl.(US/CA): May 19-25

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For National Public Works Week, many states, provinces, towns, and municipalities from across North America have come together to celebrate NPWW with official government proclamations and resolutions in honor of the contribution public works makes to their communities: in planning, building, managing and operating the heart of our local communities and in building the quality of life.

Africa

May

Unicycle Week, Ride a: May 19-25

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National Unicycle Week and Ride a Unicycle Day first ran in 2017 and are sponsored by the Unicycling Society of America. Their purpose is to encourage people to try unicycling, a fun challenge and great for building core strength and improving balance. National Unicycle Week begins on the third Sunday in May (also Ride a Unicycle Day) and goes through the following Saturday.

Africa

May

African Liberation/Freedom Day (1958/1963): May 25

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The ALD was founded in 1958 when Kwame Nkrumah convened the First Conference of Independent States in Accra, Ghana. Eight independent African states attended the event. In commemoration, April 15 was declared Africa Freedom Day to mark each year of progress via the liberation movement. The day symbolizes the determination of the people of Africa to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation, often referred to as either imperialism or colonialism. Between 1958 and 1963, national and class struggles intensified in Africa and the developing world. Seventeen African countries won independence over this period, and 1960 was proclaimed the "Year of Africa." The United States and European countries were primarily responsible for the colonialization and exploitive endeavors in the developing world during the last few centuries. For example, during the 1960s, the US government carried out assassinations and attempts on several of Africa's new leaders. The French attempted to hold on to Algiers, resulting in a bloody uprising. The Dutch, Portuguese, and British likewise attended to issues in the region stemming from their previous hold, forcing Africa to organize. On May 25, 1963, thirty-one African heads of state convened a summit to found the Organization of African Unity (OAU). African Freedom Day was later changed to African Liberation Day and moved to May 25 in memory of this meeting.

Africa

May

Ascension Day, Orthodox (C): May 25

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Ascension Day is 40 days after Orthodox Easter and is a traditional feast day in the Christian faith. Christians believe Jesus Christ ascended to heaven on this day after his resurrection, which Easter marks. This feast day began in 68 AD

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May

Brown-Bag-It Day, Ntl.: May 25

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National Brown-Bag-It Day celebrates the brown paper lunch bags used mainly by schoolboys and schoolgirls in the US. Ironically, the brown paper bag and the way to mass produce it was invented in 1852 by school teacher Francis Wolle. Wolle and his brother patented their machine on October 26, 1852, and began producing bags as the Union Paper Bag Company. Additional patents were later filed by others that improved upon the original bag, including female inventor Margret Knight’s 1870 patent that strengthened the bags and made them foldable; Charles Stilwell in 1883 who made the bags with square bottoms, allowing them to stand on their own; and Black American inventor William Purvis, whom further the bag making machine in 1890.

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