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About 1784 is when people started putting ships into bottles. Prior to 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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Oct

Taco Day, Ntl.: October 4

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National Taco Day celebrates the Mexican sandwich we call the taco. Made from corn or wheat tortilla, folded (or rolled) and stuffed with filling, the taco comes in many varieties. 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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Oct

Ten-Four Day: October 4

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Ten-Four is radio lingo for 'I got it', 'Good to go' and/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 = 10. Today is the forth day.

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Oct

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 was reported in the 1174 AD Vyatka Chronicle. Now, the Poles debate this, stating they first began making Vodka in the 8th Century AD. Proof exists of Polish vodka in the early 1000s AD and it was used as medicine. Once gunpowder was discovered, vodka was used in its production as well. British diplomats brought Vodka back to England with them during the Tudor era and by that time it had become the national drink of Poland and Finland too. 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 18t century charcoal began being used for filtration. Prior to this it had been sand and silt.

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Oct

Amputee Awareness Week (AU): October 4-11

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National Amputee Awareness Week raises awareness of amputation and provides an opportunity for individuals to tell their stories. This week is about demonstrating support for amputees in their life journey, providing treatment and support to participants and educating the public about life as an amputee.

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Oct

Back Care Awareness Week (UK): October 4-8

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National Back Care Awareness Week is an annual event at the beginning of October in the UK that focuses on back health and avoiding back injuries. Back pain is common and affects around one-third of the adult population each year. Fortunately for most people, the pain gets better over a few weeks or months and they soon return to their normal activities, including work. The ultimate way to keep your spine and back in a top condition and back to normal if it hurts is to be active! Try to not stay in one position too long; move about regularly and have a stretch. Start by trying this every 15 minutes, then increase this gradually as the pain settles.

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Oct

Curry Week, Ntl. (UK): October 4-10

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First run in 1998, National Curry Week in the United Kingdom is a highly anticipated celebration of flavor. Its focus is on the diversity of curries in cooking and raising funds for charities focused on malnourishment and poverty worldwide.

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Oct

Customer Service Week, Ntl. (US/UK): October 4-8

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National Customer Service Week is a week long opportunity to raise awareness of customer service and the vital role it plays in successful business practice and the growth of the UK and US economies. The event is recognized in both countries and occurs on the first M-F in October each year. History: Customer Service Week is an international celebration of the importance of customer service and of the people who serve and support customers on a daily basis. In 1992 the U.S. Congress proclaimed Customer Service Week a nationally recognized event. Since 1991, the Customer Service Group has sponsored the official Customer Service Week program. The group provides how-to information; celebration materials imprinted with the official Customer Service Week logo; and inspiration from the hundreds of service and support professionals who share their celebration stories, plans, and ideas. For the US information on Customer Service Week see The Customer Service Group: http://www.csweek.com/customer_service_week.php For the British information on Customer Services Week see the Institute of Customer Service: https://www.instituteofcustomerservice.com/events/ncsw

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Oct

Drive Safely Work Week: October 4-8

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The first work week (Monday-Friday) of October is the Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW). DSWW is a five-day event, sponsored annually by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). Its purpose is to raise awareness about traffic safety and remind people to plan their journey to the work and prepare for different and unexpected driving conditions. This event first ran in 1996.

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Oct

Egg Week, Ntl. (UK): October 4-10

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Egg Week in the United Kingdom is sponsored by British Lion Eggs. The goal of the week is to encourage Brits to try eating eggs in new and unusual ways. Eggs are one of the least expensive and most versatile forms of protein and can be used in baking, alone or as part of a main dish.

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Oct

Heimlich Heroes Week, Ntl.: October 4-8

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A week to honor all the people who have saved a life using Dr. Heimlich's 1974 technique, the Heimlich Maneuver. If you haven't learned how to do it properly on yourself or another, this week is the time to learn. You just might save someone's life one day, including your own.

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Oct

Semana Cervantina (ES)(1547): October 4-10

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Held to mark the anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes' baptism, October 9, 1547, Semana Cervantina is a week long celebration of the poet and his work in Madrid, Spain. You know his work. Ever heard of Don Quixote? This is the creator of that enduring character and work. Semana Cervantina includes Medieval Market, street performances, food, drinks and readings of his work are on full display during the festivities.

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Oct

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

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

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Oct

Work from Home Week, Ntl: October 4-8

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Millions of Americans work from home each day, earning money via a variety of businesses from entrepreneurship to telecommuters. It's rewarding as well as frustrating, (especially when your parents, regardless of your income and age, never cease to ask: 'when are you going to get a real job?'). The joys of working at home. They far out weigh the downers, so use National Work from Home Week as an opportunity to celebrate your lifestyle if this is you, or say an 'Ata boy (or gal)' to someone you know.

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Oct

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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