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Created in 2016, National Energy Efficiency Day or EEDay occurs during Energy Action Month, October, each year. It is a United States and Canadian event supported by multiple groups, including American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Advanced Energy Economy, Alliance to Save Energy, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations, to name a few. The US Congress officially recognizes the day.

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Fat Bear Week: October 4-10

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As Autumn progresses, the bears of the world prepare to hibernate through the winter. They spend their summer fattening up and eating to store the food they'll need for the long winter's nap. And boy, do they get fat! So fat that Katmai Conservancy in Alaska hosts an online contest where you can vote for your favorite supersized bear each year.

On the Conservancy's website, you'll see each bear's progress ranging from early summer slim to September sumptuous. About a dozen bears compete yearly, and you pick your favorite. Based on votes, the Fat Bear of the Year prize is awarded at the end of the week. It's a fun contest and education on the life of bears. Login here https://explore.org/fat-bear-week and enjoy!

PS: The second video below is a live stream of the bears. It goes live at the end of June and stays up until hibernation.

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Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (C): October 4

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Saint Francis was an Italian priest who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. Zealous, he spent his life working on missions supported by the Holy Roman Church. St. Francis is best known for his love for animals and nature. He is often described as spending much of his time outdoors, listening to birds and talking with animals. That is why he is usually portrayed with a bird in his hand today. Many people take their pets to a church on St. Francis Day to receive a blessing. The Church often holds up St. Francis to urge people to take better care of the environment and follow his example.

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Flute Tooting Day: October 4

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International Toot Your Flute Day celebrates you and all your fabulousness!

While holidays celebrate special occasions, famous people, fabulous food, and super-duper inventions, today’s holiday commemorates that extraordinary person in your life - you! No musical instruments are required.

Of course, if you DO happen to be a flutist, flaunt your fabulousness on stage and off!

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Independence Day, (LS)(1966): October 1

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Independence Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of October 4, 1966, the official day of independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Random Acts of Poetry Day: October 4

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Random Acts of Poetry Day is about painting poetry in the public square, either literally or figuratively. Chalk your poem onto the sidewalk (or a blackboard), leave one on a subway seat, and pin one onto your local grocery store board. Need inspiration for a random act? See the Tweetspeak website for ideas, poems and templates.

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Ships-in-a-Bottle Day: October 4

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About 1784 is when people started putting ships into bottles. Before that, German artist Matthias Buchinger experimented with objects in bottles beginning in 1719. This highly detailed hobby requires an eye for detail, patience, and a passion for history. Ships-in-a-Bottle Day seeks to raise awareness of this unusual hobby and the people who fascinate us with their creations.

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Space Week, World (1957): October 4-10

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On October 4, 1957, Sputnik I was launched by the Soviet Union, kicking off the Space Race that would culminate in the July 1969 moon landing. The United Nations declared 1999 World Space Week to mark all achievements in space, and it has grown into the most significant public space event on Earth. Today, more than 3,700 events in 80 countries celebrate the benefits of space. It occurs annually during the week of October 4-10 to celebrate the launch of Sputnik.

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Taco Day, Ntl.: October 4

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National Taco Day celebrates the Mexican sandwich we call the taco. The taco comes in several manifestations and is made from corn or wheat tortilla, folded (or rolled), and stuffed with filling. It's been a traditional food in Mexico for centuries, beginning with the indigenous peoples. This event is brought to you by the Party Excuse Network.

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Ten-Four Day: October 4

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Ten-Four is radio lingo for "I got it," "Good to go," or "Affirmative." It is part of the APCO Project 14 Aural Brevity Code developed for citizen radio operators between 1937 and 1939. These calls were used by civil servants, Hamm, and CB radio users until 2006, when the US government opted for plain language. Today is a play on numbers. The month of October = is 10, and today is the fourth day.

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Vodka Day, Ntl.: October 4

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"Voda" is Russian for water, and vodka is Russia's water of life. First distilled in homes during the 9th Century AD, the first commercial distillery began in 1174 AD, according to the Vyatka Chronicle. The Poles debate this, stating they first started making vodka in the eighth century AD. Proof exists of Polish vodka in the early 1000s AD when it was used as medicine. Once gunpowder was discovered, vodka contributed to its production as well. British diplomats brought vodka back to England during the Tudor era; by that time, it had become the national drink of Poland and Finland. Vodka was first exported as a commodity from Russia to Sweden in 1505. Around this time, flavoring vodka (to suss out impurities) became popular, and just about any flavor you can think of, from chicory to peppermint, was used. In the 18th century, charcoal was deployed for filtration; before this, it had been sand and silt.

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Walk to School Day, Intl.: October 4

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International Walk to School Day in the United States draws more than 5,000 events across all 50 states. Walkers from the United States will join children and adults in 40 countries worldwide. Walk to School Day events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, concern for the environment, and building connections between families, schools, and the broader community.

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Apple Betty Day: October 5

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An Apple Betty is an apple pie without the crust, using sugar/butter crumbles instead. Some may refer to it as a cobbler or crumble. National Apple Betty Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor.

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Bring Your Bible to School Day: October 5

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Bring Your Bible to School Day is an initiative led by the conservative Christian evangelical group Focus on the Family. It encourages students to bring their bible to public and private schools on the first Thursday in October, proselytize and share their faith journey with fellow students and teachers. Each year this event draws over 500,000 students from 50,000 schools nationwide. Participants are encouraged to sign up on the Focus on the Family website and download supporting materials.

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