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A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track th...
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Piña Colada Day highlights the alcoholic beverage made of rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. Piña Colada roughly translates to "strained pineapple." The Piña Colada was concocted in 1954 by Carib...
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Teddy Bear Picnic Day plays on a theme in a song by John Walter Bratton, "The Teddy Bear's Picnic," an instrumental. Due to its popularity, in 1932, James Kennedy added lyrics, making it a children's clas...
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Created in 2014 by Veterinary Wellness Center (AWC), All American Pet Photo Day has taken a life on a life of its own in the social media world. Though AWC no longer holds an annual contest, Instagram, F...
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National Blueberry Muffin Day is an unofficial holiday to honor the blueberry muffin. Coffee shops and bakeries often have specials on blueberry muffins, and those choosing to celebrate share blueberry mu...
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Bowdler's Day in the UK celebrates the life and achievements of Thomas Bowdler (July 11, 1754 - February 24, 1825). Bowdler was a physician and a philanthropist, best known for publishing "The Family Sh...
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Buddhist Lent marks the start of the Wan Khao Phansa, a period of three lunar months during which Buddhist monks return to their temples and sequester. It is a reenactment of the habits of The Buddha. He...
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Cheer Up the Lonely Day focuses on those we don't see, including the elderly and people with illnesses or mental issues. It's a day to give back and spend time with others. Some familiar places to find lo...
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Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) aims to raise awareness of the importance of restoring cars and their role in American history. Today, many events are happening throughout the country, including cla...
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Created in 1992, Make Your Own Sundae Day is what it says: a day to get together with friends and make sundaes. It is a mid-summer excuse to get together, be creative, laugh, and eat a lot of ice cream!
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Rum, sugar, soda water, lime, and crushed mint, are the essential ingredients of the mojito, one of the summer's favorite cocktails. The drink originated in Havana, Cuba, though when is disputed. Was it i...
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Created in 2016, National Motorcycle Day is an annual awareness campaign to promote safety and best practices in motorcycle riding, care, and maintenance. Enthusiasts are encouraged to show the positive i...
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Imagine life without the paper bag. We use them for lunch, insulation, doggy bags, and airline nausea reduction receptacles. They carry groceries, provide easy gift wrapping, hold fried or popped food, an...
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World Population Day is a United Nations observance that raises awareness of the world's population and its impact on living, the world, and the environment. Sponsored and approved by the UNDP (United N...
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If you've never had a Rainier Cherry, you're in for a treat! These large orange, red and yellow cherries come from the Rainier Valley of Washington State and are very juicy, sweet, and tangy. It's a cross...