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Chewing Gum Day celebrates the frustration of all janitors, gum. The practice of chewing a substance goes back to the 1st century AD, when the Greeks, the Mayans, and other civilizations chewed various substances to clean teeth and freshen their breath. By the 18th century, the South American sapodilla tree's milky extract, chicle (think Chiclet's Gum), became chewing gum, what we call latex today. The next incarnation came from John B. Curtis, who developed the original commercial chewing gum, "The State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum," in 1848. It was the gum of a spruce tree. Modern chewing gum originates with William F. Semple, who used a flavored synthetic rubber to help patients strengthen their jaw. A dentist by trade, he filed the patent for his chewing gum on December 28, 1869. Amos Tyler of Toledo, Ohio, filed a similar patent on July 27 of the same year. Semple's patent is the one that reigned.

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Flu Season Ends, Southern: September 30

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It looks like you made it! Flu season south of the equator is over for this year. Influenza activity peaks at the end of August in most regions in Australia, with Tasmania and the Northern Territory experiencing a late rise. Meanwhile, Western AU reports increased activity from mid-August through September. Although the World Health Organization has reported that influenza activity has continued to decline in all temperate countries of the southern hemisphere, that doesn't mean people shouldn't take the necessary precautions. Influenza-like illnesses have increased in many European countries.

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Grand Final AFL (AU): September 30

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Governed by Australian football (soccer) rules, the AFL Grand Final is an annual match that determines the Australian Football League (AFL) premiers for that year and the champion.

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Independence Day, (BW)(1966): September 30

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Independence Day in Botswana marks the anniversary of September 30, 1966, when day nation gained independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Mud Pack Day, Ntl.: September 30

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National Mud Pack Day highlights the medicinal value of a mud pack. Mud and clay packs originated with the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians for beauty and detoxification to improve circulation and relax muscles. Mud and clay include amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and plant hormones, which have proven beneficial to health and well-being for centuries. Celebrate today with a do-it-yourself mud pack, or head to a salon for some mud pack pampering.

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Play, Worldwide Day of: September 30

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The Worldwide Day of Play encourages children to play outdoors and leave electronics inside. This event began as a marketing campaign for children's cable channel Nickelodeon on October 2, 2004. On September 23, 2011, the 112th US Congress made it an official US Government supported event.

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Podcast Day, Intl.: September 30

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International Podcast Day was created in 2014 by podcaster David Lee of California. It aims to celebrate this digital communications vehicle and encourage people to try their hand at podcasting. For tools to help celebrate, see the champion’s website. #InternationalPodcastDay

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Public Lands Day, Ntl.: September 30

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National Public Lands Day is observed on the last Saturday of September. During this day, federally managed lands have free entrance; people can enjoy these areas more, and volunteers work to clean up trash and assist with maintenance. Launched in 1994, National Public Lands Day, the first event, drew over 700 volunteers.

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Sep

St. Jerome Day (C)(420AD): September 30

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Born in 342AD, Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus, later called St. Jerome, was a translator of Hebrew and responsible for transcribing the Bible into Latin. He is the patron saint of librarians, translators, and archivists. His feast day falls on the anniversary of his death, September 30, 420 AD.

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Translation Day, Intl.(420 AD): September 30

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First celebrated in 1953, International Translation Day honors St. Jerome, the patron saint of translators. He died on this day in 420 AD and was the first to translate the Old Testament from ancient Hebrew into Latin.

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Truth & Reconciliation, National Day of (CA): September 30

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Residential schools are a shameful part of our history that continue to have a deep and lasting impact on Survivors, their families, and their communities across the country. We cannot forget this truth. As Canadians, we must all learn about the history and legacy of residential schools. Only when we face the hard truths of our past, can we truly move forward together toward a better future. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was joined today by the Executive Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), Stephanie Scott, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, and Survivors from across the country to raise the Survivors’ Flag on Parliament Hill. This flag will fly in memory of the 150,000 Indigenous children who were forcibly separated from their families and communities to be sent to residential schools. It will honor the Survivors, their families, the communities whose lives were forever changed, and those who never came home. The residential school system in Canada robbed Indigenous children of their childhoods. It attempted to assimilate them, forcing them to abandon their languages, cultures, spiritualities, traditions, and identities. Many suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and many never returned home. The painful legacy of the residential school system lives on today for Indigenous Peoples from coast to coast to coast. The orange and white Survivors’ Flag was designed by the NCTR in consultation with Survivors from across Canada as an expression of remembrance and to be shared with all Canadians. It features nine distinct elements, each with a special meaning. For example, the seeds depicted underneath the family and children represent the spirits of the children who never returned home. We still have work to do. Reconciliation is not the responsibility of Indigenous Peoples – it is the responsibility of all Canadians. It is our responsibility to continue to listen and to learn. The Government of Canada will continue to do just that and support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in their healing journey. Together, we will build a better future for everyone.

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival (US-KY): September 15-17

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Lymphoma Awareness Day, World: September 15

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Make a Hat Day: September 15

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The new moon occurs when the moon and the sun share elliptical longitude. The moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit, and we usually cannot see it from the earth. The new moon is considered the first phase.

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