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This is the 30th Anniversary of the end of the Soviet Union. On February 7, 1990 the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party agreed to give up its monopoly on power. It was the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union, which officially dissolved on December 26, 1991.

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Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day: February 7

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Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day is about burying the hatchet for any grievances and taking the opportunity to say hello. Even the Hatfield's and McCoy's needed a day off sometimes! Brought to you by Wellcat.

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Boy Scouts Day (1910): February 8

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Culture Day (SL)(1849): February 8

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In honor of Slovenian poet France Preseren, this national holiday celebrates all culture on the anniversary of his death, February 8, 1849.

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Kite Flying Day, Ntl.: February 8

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The kite has been around approximately 2,300 years and was invented in China. The timing of National Kite Flying Day often coincides with the Hindu Basant Festival of Kites, which usually occurs in February. Of course, it could also be that February and March are great kite flying months in the Northern Hemisphere too. Winter months tend to be windy. National Kite Flying Day is an unofficial event in the United States.

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Laugh & Get Rich Day: February 8

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Laugh and Get Rich Day is founded by retail marketing expert, motivational speaker and author Rick Segel. The idea of the holiday is to enjoy what you do for a living and laugh all the way to the bank.

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Molasses Bar Day, Ntl.: February 8

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National Molasses Bar Day celebrates the sweet, nutty cookie like cakes that are a favorite winter treat. Of course, not everything about molasses is sweet. Take The Great Boston Molasses Flood. During January of 1919 molasses played an catastrophic (rather than sweet) role in the history of Boston. An immense storage tank filled with molasses collapsed and sent a wave of molasses through the city's historic North End. Twenty-one people, mostly immigrants and city workers, died and another 150 were injured. Perhaps this day and its sweet treat might also be a reminder of that tragic event a century past.

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Nirvana (B)(486 BC): February 8

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Bagel & Lox Day: February 9

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Bagels & Lox are an American food pairing of bagels with salt brine preserved salmon thinly sliced and often served with capers, cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. The bagel was popularized by the Lender Brothers (Lender's Bagels) in the United States, though it's origin was as a common street food. Listen to the 3 minute History of Bagels and Lox from NPR below.

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Pizza Day, Ntl.: February 9

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Fourteen percent of all restaurants in the US are either Italian or serve pizza. It is one of the most common and beloved foods in the world. It began as a street food, sold from a cart in Naples, Italy circa 1738. According to the US Census Bureau, for the fiscal year ending in September 2019, pizza restaurant sales totaled $46,337,969,390 for the year. That is a lot of pizza! This is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Read in the Bathtub Day, Ntl.: February 9

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This event was created by Christine Rogers sometime ago to have an excuse to spend the day in the tub reading her favorite novel. We did a little research and we were surprised to find that there are waterproof books made for people who like to read in the tub, pool or hot tub. They can also be useful to people who spill coffee a lot. Enjoy your favorite novel submerged.

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Toothache Day (249 AD): February 9

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International Toothache Day marks the martyrdom of Saint Apollonia, the patron saint of Dentistry in 249 AD. Apollonia was a young virgin, Christian woman, who was killed in a pogrom against Christians within Egypt. Part of her torture included having all of her teeth pulled out, which is why she is associated with dentistry. These were the early days of Christianity, nearly four hundred years before Islam and a hundred years before Constantine would convert the entire Roman empire to Christianity. It was a dangerous time to be Christian. They were hated and hunted by the Hebrews and Romans. This particular pogrom against the Christians began due to an Egyptian poet's prophesy that great harm was to come to the people of Alexandria. The cause, he said, would be the Christians, and therefore, the Christians needed to be eliminated. At the time of Apollonia, living to the age of 50 was considered old. By the time most people died, many had lost their teeth. Today with modern tooth paste and brushes, not to mention dental care, most of us retain our teeth into old age. Today is a day to reflect on the importance of dental health, remember the sacrifice of Apollonia, the cost of judging others by their faith. And for those of faith, it is a day to thank God for every tooth we have.

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Cream Cheese Brownie Day: February 10

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Cream Cheese Brownie Day is one of the over 700 food related holidays this year. There is no sponsor, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying this rich and decadent treat! It's simple. Take a fudge brownie and top it with cream cheese frosting or cut it in half and sandwich frosting in the middle. Enjoy!

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Home Warranty Day, Ntl.: February 10

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Builders, real estate agents and homeowners are the target of the National Home Warranty Day. It seeks to raise awareness on how new construction structural warranties and systems and appliances home warranties safeguard projects and properties from the unknown. This event first ran in 2016.

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Plimsoll Day (1824): February 10

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Plimsoll Day marks the birth of Samuel Plimsoll in 1824. Plimsoll was a member of the British Parliament and an advocate of sailors' safety. His work created the Plimsoll's bill, which ended the practice of overloading ships, a hazard which increased the danger of capsizing and impeded the ability to navigate ships safely. The bill passed in 1876 and instituted the Plimsoll Line, the mark you see on cargo ships to mark at which point the boat has reached full capacity. By 1894, the line was standardized based upon volume and weight.

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