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Frankenstein Friday: Monstrous holiday celebrates world's most famous monster
Get ready to get your monster on, folks! While one of the best holidays in the entire year is almost here, another annual event is hours away and monsters all over the country are ready to celebrate! The last Friday in October celebrates one of the world’s most famous monsters. It’s Frankenstein Friday, an annual holiday created by writer/producer, Ron MacCloskey in 1997. And just in case you didn’t think this famous monster was popular, think again. Did you know there are ot
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National Mule Day: Badass holiday celebrates mules of all shapes & sizes
A special day of the year is almost here and people are ready to celebrate. Oct. 26 is National Mule Day, also known as Mule Appreciation Day. Not to be confused with National Mole Day, National Ass Day or Mule Day, this annual holiday not only commemorates the arrival of a very special delivery and also celebrates mules of all shapes and sizes. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed the occasion in 1985 to commemorate Royal Gift, a mule that was given to President Geo
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National Pumpkin Day
Hip hip hooray – Oct. 26 is National Pumpkin Day! With Halloween just days away, today is dedicated to all-things pumpkins. And let's face it - pumpkins are just plain fun whether you carve ‘em, decorate 'em or eat ‘em. High in potassium and Vitamin A, did you know pumpkins are 90 percent water? And in case you don't think pumpkins are big business, think again. In 2008, the United States produced about 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins. Up to 95 percent of pumpkins are grown in
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World Pasta Day: International Celebration of Pasta
One of the most delicious days of the entire year is here and folks around the world are ready to celebrate! Oct. 25 is World Pasta Day, also known as International Pasta Day and/or National Pasta Day. But no matter what you call it, today celebrates pasta of all shapes, sizes and varieties. The annual food holiday has been celebrated around the globe since its launch at the first World Pasta Congress in Rome in 1995. People have been consuming pasta for generations. While Ma
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National Greasy Foods Day
Hold on to your hearts, folks! October 25 is National Greasy Foods Day! Whether you prefer the more traditional greasy food like fried chicken, doughnuts, French fries and onion rings, or prefer a more adventurous fare, many Americans have a hankerin’ for a heapin’ helpin’ of their favorite greasy food. In fact, some folks prefer the greasier the better! Let’s face it. If you can eat it, chances are pretty good you can slather it with butter, deep fry it in oil or load it up
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It's World Polio Day: Working together to end polio
Oct. 24 is World Polio Day, a global initiative that raises awareness about the devastating effects of polio. Organizations around the globe urge political leaders for an increased commitment to end polio. The worldwide observance, held annually on October 24, marks the birthday of Jonas Salk, the “inventor” of the polio vaccine. Salk never earned any money from his life-saving discovery. Albert Sabin developed an oral version of the polio vaccine in 1988. In 1985, poliomyeli
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It's National Bologna Day: No baloney!
Today is National Bologna Day - no baloney! While the origins are unknown, this food holiday is celebrated every October 24. Who knew a luncheon meat would get its very own holiday? Named after the Italian city, Bologna, this popular luncheon meat may conjure up all sorts of childhood memories. In fact, “b-o-l-o-g-n-a” was made famous by one of the most popular television commercials back in the 70s. Americans eat 800 million pounds of bologna each year. So what is it? Not to
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Happy Good and Plenty Day: The sweet treats Americans love to eat
October 24 is a pretty sweet day when it comes to "food holidays." Not only is it National Bologna Day, but today also celebrates a sweet treat many may remember eating as kids. Hip hip hooray – October 24 is (National) Good and Plenty Day! These delicious licorice-flavored candies have been enjoyed for over one hundred years. The original Good & Plenty candy actually began production back in 1893 by the Quaker City Confectionary Company and is touted as America’s oldest bran
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Happy TV Talk Show Host Day: Celebrating legendary TV talk show hosts
The late, great Johnny Carson did it. Funnymen David Letterman, Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson are still doing it. Funny ladies Chelsea Handler and Ellen are doing it too. And Oprah Winfrey did it like no other! What do all these people have in common? October 23 is TV Talk Show Host Day, an annual holiday that celebrates television talk show hosts. While the origins of this “holiday” are unknown, October 23rd is the birthday of one of America’s most beloved talk show hosts, the
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iPod Day: Iconic gadget revolutionized the way the world listens to music
It’s hard to believe that on this day back in 2001, a revolutionary gadget was unveiled that would forever change the way the world listens to music. Apple launched its 6.5-ounce portable music player – the iconic iPod. October 23 celebrates a musical milestone - it's iPod Day. The tiny MP3 music player had a 5 GB hard drive that could hold a whopping 1,000 CD-quality songs, built-in FireWire port and a rechargeable battery that could play up to 10 hours of continuous music.
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National Mole Day: Celebrating chemistry
Have you heard the news? A special day of the year is here and Americans are ready to celebrate! Oct. 23 is National Mole Day in the U.S.A! While National Mole Day could celebrate the little critters we call moles or those brown and/or black spots that appear on our skin, the occasion actually celebrates a basic measuring unit in chemistry known as Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 10 23) . This annual “holiday” is observed every year on Oct. 23 for 12 hours. Because 6.02 is part of
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International Stuttering Awareness Day: Famous people who stutter
October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD), an annual “holiday” that raises awareness about stuttering. ISAD also shines the spotlight on the issues and difficulties people who struggle with stuttering must face every day. In 1988, United States President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Stuttering Awareness Week. For folks who have the gift of gab, it's hard to imagine how difficult and aggravating it must be when the words you want to use do not
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It's National Nut Day - Go nuts for nuts!
If you can relate to the jingle – “Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t” – today may just be your lucky day! October 22 is National Nut Day! While the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, nuts have been eaten for centuries. In fact, walnuts are believed to be the oldest tree food there is, dating back to 7000 B.C. Go Nuts for Nuts! Whether you prefer cashews, walnuts, macadamias, almonds, peanuts, pistachios or pecans, nuts are delicious treats that com
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National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
If you love cheesecake, today is your lucky day. Oct. 21 is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day! While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, cheesecake lovers don’t really need a special "holiday" to indulge in a slice or two of rich and creamy cheesecake, right? While cheesecake is delicious to eat during any time of the year, just add a bit of pumpkin to the mix, and you’ve got the all-time perfect fall or Thanksgiving dessert. In just in case you have never trie
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International Day of the Nacho: Double dip those delicious chips & dips
Oct. 21 celebrates the “invention” of one of the tastiest snacks around. Oct. 21 is International Day of the Nacho! This annual food holiday celebrates Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya, the "Father of the Nacho." In 1943, some military wives headed to the Mexican town of Piedras Negras, across the border from a military base in Eagle Pass, Texas, and headed to a popular restaurant. Legend has it that Maitre D, Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya, greeted the gals at the door but could not find the co
