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Math 2.0 Day celebrates the fusion of mathematics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. Many knowledge careers in the 21st Century require a strong math and science backgro...
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Clerihew Day commemorates Edmund Clerihew Bentley on his birthday, the creator of the Clerihew, a form of poetry.
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The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad is celebrated as Guru Purnima. The day is associated with the great sage Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the writer of the four Vedas, Puranas, and Mahabharta. The h...
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George Washington Carver was one of the most influential scientists of the early 20th century. He pioneered crop rotation and several food products we use today, including sweet potatoes, peanuts, and soy...
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Geeks are those lovable members of our society who think a little differently, tend to be more studious than the rest, and often confound us with their ingenuity. Generally not overly social outside their...
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From the United Nations: "Why is World Youth Skills Day important? Rising youth unemployment is one of the most significant problems facing economies and societies in today's world for developed and dev...
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PANAFEST originated with Pan-Africanist Efua Sutherland to promote and enhance unity, Pan-Africanism, and the cultural heritage of Africa. It was an initiative of the Ghanaian government in collaboration...
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Rest easy. This event has nothing to do with food and is kosher, halal, vegetarian, and vegan friendly. This little piggy does mathematics. Yellow Pigs Day is an annual celebration associated primarily...
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Pi Approximation Day is a play on numbers: the seventh month of the year and the twenty-second day of that month. Math enthusiasts celebrate this day as the standard approximation of pi: twenty-two divide...
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Spoonerism Day in the United Kingdom commemorates the birthday of the Father of spoonerisms, an amusing exchange of phonetic sounds in a sentence, phrase, or word. This communication tactic is the inventi...
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Becoming an intern is one way recent grads get out of the Catch-22 of needing the experience to get a job but not getting it because they lack experience. Companies often provide paid or unpaid internsh...
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Drowning is a significant global public health issue, causing approximately 236,000 deaths annually. It is one of the primary causes of accidental death, particularly for individuals aged 1-24 years, and...
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The growing movement for Aboriginal rights in Canadian led to calls for greater recognition of the contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canadian society. Shortly after the adoption of the Canadian Cha...
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Since 2009, June has been National Aboriginal History Month in Canada. June 21 is set aside each year as a day to honor the culture and contributions of native Canadians. Often referred to as the First Na...
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Please take a moment to think about what it would be like to write without ballpoint pens. Two brothers, Laszlo, and Gyorgy Biro, invented this revolutionary writing instrument in Hungary. On June 10, 194...
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In June 2005, the House of Representatives unanimously adopted HCR 71, sponsored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and cul...
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Stand for Children Day raises awareness of childcare and safety throughout the US. Over the years, advocates have used this day to rally for reforms in child care. Fairs that focus on the health and the w...
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Unmasking the Cybersecurity Workforce Shortfall: US Senate Initiates National Cybersecurity Education Month In response to the escalating prevalence of cyber threats, the United States Senate has designa...
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Email has become the preferred method of communication for business. As of 2010, texting and social media applications have quickly surpassed email as the favorite form of non-professional interaction. T...
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FreeBSD is an open-source operating system (as opposed to Windows or iOS) for computers, servers, and embedded systems. It works in millions of applications and programs people use every day, from video s...