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On this day in 1922, Christian Kent Nelson of Onawa, Iowa, and his business partner Russell C. Stover obtained US patent number 1,404,539 for the "Eskimo Pie" ice cream bar. At the time, it was a new co...
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Today marks the anniversary of the opening of Ellis Island on January 1, 1892. Ellis Island was the immigration gateway into the US on the East Coast from the late 19th Century through the mid-20th C...
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Today is the birthday of "the King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977). Elvis was an American singer and actor who is regarded as one of the most significant cultura...
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<h1>EM FORSTER DAY</h1><br>EM Forster was born on January 1, 1879, and lived until June 7, 1970. The English author is best known for his novels: <br><br>—Where Angels Fear to Tread (1905), <br>—The Longe...
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National Cut Your Energy Costs Day occurs annually in the US and Canada. It is an education and awareness outreach program designed to help citizens reduce their energy usage and save money by replacing o...
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National English Toffee Day in the United States and the United Kingdom celebrates the sweet made from molasses, butter, sugar, and almonds. The candy rose in popularity during the 1800s and quickly becam...
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Epiphany, or the 12th day of Christmas, marks the official end to the festive season known as Christmastide. Epiphany is the day that the three wise men (magi), following the star of Bethlehem, came upon...
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National Escape Day is your license to escape from what you are doing to do whatever you want to do. Situated at the end of January in the doldrums of winter, it is also the perfect time to plan your next...
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On this day in 2002, the twelve countries of the European Union signed an agreement to adopt the single currency, the Euro. Today, 19 states within the European Union use the Euro. Austria, Belgium, C...
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Every day women lose their life to Cervical Cancer, and nine are diagnosed with it in the United Kingdom. Yet 75% of instances can be prevented with an annual pap smear and the HPV vaccination if you're a...
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<h1>EUROPEAN UNION'S YEAR OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION:</h1><h2>FOSTERING RESPONSIBLE ONLINE ENGAGEMENT</h2><span><br>The European Union has declared 2025 the European Year of Digital Citizenship Educ...
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National Eye Care Month safeguards one of your most valuable senses, your eyes. Steps you can take now to help ensure your eyesight include: • Have a complete eye exam with glaucoma test every 1 to 2 yea...
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WINTER'S HIDDEN THREAT: FALLING ICE SAFETY DAY Every winter, icicles and falling ice present a grave, yet often underestimated, danger. While they may enhance the wintry scenery, the risks they pose are...
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The United States Department of Agriculture wishes to remind all families about the importance of eating healthy, avoiding canned and processed foods, and sitting down for family dinners. With globaliza...
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Family Literacy Day in Canada focuses on parents and their role in improving reading and writing skills within their families. Parents keep their skills sharp by reading to children and engaging in fun li...