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Happy National Grouch Day: 10 Best Movie Grumps & Grouches
Whether you live with one, go to school with one or happen to work with one, chances are good you probably know someone who is, well, a habitual grouch. It seems there is always that one person who is constantly irritable, grumpy and just plain miserable to be around! October 15 is a day grouches can really appreciate - or maybe not! It’s National Grouch Day, an annual “holiday” created in honor of everyone’s favorite Sesame Street grump - Oscar the Grouch. How to Celebrate N
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Columbus Day
While the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler, many Americans are enjoying a long, relaxing three-day weekend. A federal holiday is finally here and folks across the nation are ready to celebrate. Today is Columbus Day, an annual holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas. Christopher Columbus was born in Italy in 1451. Columbus and 90 crewmen set sail on the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria in 1492. And on October 12, 1492, he landed
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No Bra Day: Will you go braless and set the ‘girls’ free
Oct. 13 is No Bra Day, an annual “holiday” that encourages women to set the "girls" free in "support" of October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the occasion may be liberating (and so much more comfortable) for some women, the event is not without controversy. In fact, some find the event quite offensive. But No Bra Day helps raise awareness about a very important cause - breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American wom
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Silly Sayings Day: WTH does that mean?
Don't get your dander up but it's time to spill the beans! Besides International Skeptics Day and No Bra Day, Oct. 13 is the cat's meow! It's Silly Sayings Day, an annual "holiday" created by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, the "Queen of Holidays", that celebrates silly sayings and phrases. Like fashion, popular catch phrases, interesting expressions and witty sayings tend to come and go. While some of today's most popular phrases include a slew of easy-to-use acronyms like LOL,
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It's International Skeptics Day: Believe it or not!
Non-believers, conspiracy theorists and Doubting Thomases will get a kick out of today’s holiday. Then again, maybe they won’t. But believe it or not, October 13 is International Skeptics Day. Or is it? While there is not enough concrete evidence about how or when this annual “holiday” began, International Skeptics Day is also celebrated on January 13th and/or the first Friday in January. Skeptics are folks who doubt the truth and question the validity or authenticity of some
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National Gumbo Day
If you love diving into a bowl of piping hot soup on a chilly afternoon or evening, you’re in luck. Oct. 12 is National Gumbo Day! While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, Louisiana is famous for this special dish. In case you’ve never tried it, gumbo is a rich, thick stew loaded with all sorts of delicious goodies. While there are different variations of this fabulous stew, besides the basic roux , gumbo usually includes shellfish, veggies and/or meat and i
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National Coming Out Day: Equal Rights For All Regardless Who We Love
Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, an annual international human rights awareness “holiday” that not only celebrates those who have publicly disclosed being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ), but also promotes the need for a safe environment for those who come out and live openly. On this day in 1987, an estimated 500,000 people took part in the historic March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Psychologist Rob Eichberg and activist Jean O'Leary cre
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National Sausage Pizza Day
Sausage and pizza lovers gather ‘round – October 11 is National Sausage Pizza Day! Whether you prefer homemade, frozen, dine-in or carry out, folks have been enjoying a slice or two of sausage pizza for ages. After all, who can resist the perfect combination of spicy sausage on a steaming hot piece of pie loaded with ooey-gooey cheese? In fact, sausage pizza is the second most popular type of pizza in the United States - pepperoni tops the list. While the origins of this nati
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World Mental Health Day
In an effort to raise awareness about mental illness, Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. First observed in 1992, the annual “holiday” also brings attention to the lack of resources devoted to mental health services. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), budgets devoted to mental health is considered “inadequate.” Over 450 million people around the world suffer from mental disorders. One in four people will require some sort of mental health care during their life
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National Cake Decorating Day
When it comes to October holidays, Oct. 10 is the icing on the cake! Literally! Not only is it National Angel Food Cake Day, it's also National Cake Decorating Day! Sweet! Whether you consider yourself a novice, pro or somewhere in between, today is the perfect time to try your “hand” at sprucing up an otherwise ho-hum cake. Whether you use homemade frosting or store-bought, sparkly sprinkles, colorful candies or other fun decorations, you can go all out and create an elabora
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National Moldy Cheese Day
Hip hip hooray - Oct. 9 is (National) Moldy Cheese Day! While the thought of moldy cheese may not be too appetizing, this annual “holiday” can be celebrated two totally different ways. How to Celebrate Moldy Cheese Day National Moldy Cheese Day serves as a reminder to take a peek at what’s lurking in your refrigerator. It’s time to check your cheese! Who wants to bite into a piece of moldy cheese during a midnight fridge raid? You can also celebrate this cheesy day by enjoyin
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Curious Events Day: 10 of the World's Most Mysterious Mysteries
October 9 is not only Fire Prevention Day and Moldy Cheese Day, it’s also Curious Events Day! While the origins are, well, curious, this annual “holiday” celebrates the out-of-this-world, unexplainable mysteries. Whether you believe in alien beings, mysterious creatures, out-of-this-world events or a host of conspiracy theories, some of the world's greatest mysteries remain unsolved. Or are they? 10 of the World's Most Mysterious Mysteries Bermuda Triangle - Many ships and a
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Tube Top Day: Boob Tube fashion craze “busts” out
When you think of the 70s, bell bottom pants, polyester shirts and Disco fever were all in style. But today’s holiday celebrates the introduction of another iconic garment that "busted" out in the 70s. October 8 is Tube Top Day! The Tube Top Like many other inventions, the Tube Top was also “invented” by mistake. Legend has it that a manufacturing error resulted in piles of fabric tubes. Murray Kleid, owner of women’s accessories manufacturer S & M Fringing Inc., offered them
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National Pierogy Day
You say ‘Pierogy,’ they say ‘Pierogi." Regardless how you spell it, October 8 is National Pierogy Day, a day dedicated to the delightful dumplings filled with all sorts of deliciousness. Pierogies These fabulous Polish treats can be baked, fried, boiled, grilled, microwaved or cooked in a crock-pot. The pasta shells are stuffed with all sorts of fillings including meat, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese, veggies, fruit or a delightful combination of fillings. Not only are
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Happy Bathtub Day: Famous and infamous bathtubs
Rub-a-dub-dub, it's time for a scrub! Hip hip hooray, October 7 is Bathtub Day! Not to be confused with National Read in the Bathtub Day, observed in February, or National Bathtub Party Day which is held in December, this annual event commemorates the day the bathtub was introduced in England back in 1828. In honor of Bathtub Day, why not skip the shower and go for the tub? Today is the perfect time to light (turn on) a few flameless candles, grab a glass of your favorite bub
