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National Lobster Day
Whether you boil them, steam them, grill or roast ‘em, if you love lobster, go grab a bib. June 15 is National Lobster Day! Often considered a delicacy, many people celebrate special events with a delicious lobster dinner. Maine is known for its lobster. In fact, Maine lobster (Homarus americanus) is considered the most delicious in the world! According to the Maine Lobster Council, lobsters enjoy the waters of Maine due to the clean, cold, northern waters and the rocky botto
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National Cucumber Day
June 14 is National Cucumber Day, an annual food holiday that celebrates cucumbers. These easy to grow and delicious to eat perennials are one of the most popular things to grow in the garden. Native to India, Cucumis sativus belong to the same botanical group as watermelon, cantaloupe and squash. Available in different colors and sizes and comprised of mostly water, cukes have even been grown in space as well as one mile under the ground in a nickel mine. Today is also Flag
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Flag Day: American flag rules and etiquette for Old Glory
Today not only celebrates National Cucumber Day and World Blood Donor Day, but also celebrates an iconic American symbol. June 14 is Flag Day, an annual holiday that celebrates and honors the American flag. Each year, people across the nation commemorate the annual holiday by proudly displaying the American flag or by participating in a variety of flag-inspired events. The first official national flag, known as the Stars and Stripes, was adopted by the United States Continen
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National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
Be honest.... Does the smoke detector go off every time you make toast? Do you need to read the directions before you boil water? Does your family break out in a cold sweat and run for cover every time you turn on the oven? Is the fire department’s emergency number on your telephone’s speed dial? Are all the sharp knives kept under lock-and-key? Does it look like a tornado went through your kitchen after you open a can of soup? If cooking and baking just isn’t your cup of tea
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Magic Day
If you or someone you know is fascinated by illusions and tricks, you're in luck. June 12 is Magic Day - an annual "holiday" that celebrates the craft of magic. After all, what child, or adult for that matter, can resist a wondrous magical trick that boggles the mind? While magic may mean different things to different folks, it is defined as "the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc." or to "presumably assure human
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National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
If you're in the mood for a sweet treat to eat, you're in luck. Move over, Cookie Monster. June 12 (or the 13th - depending on the calendar) is National Peanut Butter Cookie Day! Whether you prefer the creamy variety or the crunchy type, folks have been enjoying peanut butter for centuries. Americans were introduced to peanut butter at the Universal Exposition in 1904. The signature fork marks on top of the baked cookies did not begin until the early 1930s. Did you know it t
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National German Chocolate Cake Day
When it comes to holidays, June 11 is all about food. Not only is it Corn on the Cob Day, it is also National German Chocolate Cake Day, too! This moist and delicious dessert has three layers o chocolate cake with a coconut and pecan filling in-between. Sweeeet! German Chocolate Isn't German Despite its name, German Chocolate Cake was not “invented” in Germany. It’s actually an American creation typically made with sweet baking chocolate, coconut and pecans. Sam German, an em
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Shucks - It's Corn on the Cob Day in the U.S.A!
Since yesterday was National Iced Tea Day, it only makes sense today is all about another summertime favorite, right? Shucks, June 11 is (National) Corn on the Cob Day. Whether you boil it in a pot, nuke it in the microwave or barbecue it on the grill, fresh corn on the cob is simple to make and delicious to eat. Nothing says summertime like sinking your teeth into a fresh ear of corn and experiencing that oh so familiar explosion of goodness in your mouth that wakes up those
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National Black Cow Day: In the 'mooood' for classic ice cream floats
Moooove over National Iced Tea Day, June 10 is also National Black Cow Day! While celebrating the 4-legged, bovine-variety is fine-and-dandy, today really celebrates the refreshing beverage made with ice cream and soda. While visions of poodle skirts, soda jerks, roller skates, drive-in diners and soda fountains may come to mind, Black Cows – a popular drink of days gone by, are still enjoyed today. Black Cows have been served up since the late 1890s. While some credit Robert
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National Iced Tea Day: Beat the Heat with an Ice Cold Drink
The kids are out of school and the days are getting warmer which means the official beginning of summer is right about the corner. And when it comes to hot and humid days, nothing beats the heat like a refreshing glass of ice cold drink. If you’re feeling a little parched right about now and need a refreshing beverage to whet your whistle, go grab your biggest glass. June 10 is National Iced Tea Day in the U.S.A! After all, nothing quite beats the heat like an ice-cold bever
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National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day: Sweet & tart treat Americans love to eat
If your sweet tooth is aching for a sweet treat to eat, go grab a fork! June 9 celebrates one of the best food combinations around. It’s National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day in the U.S.A! While the origin of this annual foodie holiday is unknown, who needs an excuse to devour a slice of pie? Although many people think rhubarb is a fruit, it is actually a vegetable. Guaranteed to make you pucker up, you can find the tangy and tart perennial at many local Farmer’s Markets across
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Donald Duck Day: America's Favorite Fowl-Mouthed Duck
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy– it’s Donald Duck Day! The annual “holiday” is in honor of the world’s most famous and beloved duck, Donald. Born Donald Fauntleroy Duck, Donald made his world debut on June 9, 1934, in The Wise Little Hen cartoon. Since then, the unflappable Walt Disney Company cartoon character with a bit of a lisp has been entertaining young and old alike for decades. And just how popular is he? Donald is the third most popular cartoon character of all time, right be
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June 8th is Name Your Poison Day: What’s yours?
When it comes to holidays, today is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill type holiday. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day, also referred to as National Name Your Poison Day. Not only are the origins of this annual holiday unknown, the phrase “name your poison” is also unclear as well. Some believe that the term refers to a popular phrase bartenders use when asking customers what type of alcoholic beverage they’d like to order - "Name your poison." The phrase can also refer to a cho
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World Oceans Day: Let's make a 'splash' to protect our oceans
When it comes to holidays, June 8 is making quite a "splash!" June, like every month in the year, has a slew of special holidays that celebrate famous people, important events, fabulous food and beverages and important products. But on June 8, people from all over the world will celebrate and recognize World Oceans Day, an annual international event that helps raise awareness about the importance of the oceans on our planet. The ocean, which covers 70 percent of our planet, h
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Betty Picnic Day: Famous gals named Betty
June 8 is not only World Ocean’s Day, National Best Friend Day and Name Your Poison Day, it also celebrates those special gals named Betty. It’s Betty Picnic Day. Betty Picnic Day Legend has it that Betty Wilder and Betty Patterson founded The Betty Club in 1987 after wondering just how many Betty’s were in their neck-of-the-woods. They posted flyers around town asking area Betty’s to stop by the first Betty Picnic. And sure enough, Betty’s from near-and-far showed up, but un
