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National Tater Day: Fun Spud Facts
March 31 is National Tater Day, an annual "food holiday" that celebrates the delicious spud! Whether you prefer baked, roasted, loaded, scalloped, mashed, hashed, smashed, stuffed, Frenched or fried, potatoes are a versatile vegetable that Americans love to eat! In honor of National Tater Day, check out these fun tater facts and be sure to a tasty tater-inspired dish in honor of the occasion. Fun Spud Facts According to the National Potato Council, an average potato contains
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This is Jeopardy Day
March 30 commemorates a very important day in television history! On this day back in 1964, one of America's favorite game shows debuted and Americans were hooked! This is Jeopardy Day! With a little help from his wife, writer/singer/actor/producer Mervyn "Merv" Griffin came up with the idea on a trip. According to an interview with the Associated Press, Griffin said his wife said "5280" which he knew meant how many feet were in a mile. He pitched the idea to the NBC execs an
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Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day
Do you consider yourself an optimist or pessimist? Is the glass half-full or half-empty? If you tend to think the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, don't forget you still have to mow it! And speaking of grass...March 30 is the Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day. The Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day reminds us to stop and reflect on our many blessings. While a relationship, job, living and/or financial sit
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Happy Pencil Day: Write on!
In case you haven’t heard, March 30 celebrates a popular product used for writing, homework, drawing and doodling. It’s Pencil Day! This annual “holiday” recognizes Hymen Lipman. On this day back in 1858, Lipman received a patent for his wood-cased pencil with an attached rubber eraser at the end, and the rest, as they say, is history. Whether you used them to tap out a tune, to nibble on during class or as substitute chopsticks in a pinch, most folks have probably owne
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National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
March 29 is a special day of the year that recognizes the millions of hard working men and women who own small businesses. It's National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates the great American entrepreneurial spirit. National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day also serves as a reminder to support small business owners and help keep Main Street in business. Not only do mom and pop businesses help our economy work, they help keep Americans working!
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Earth Hour
Millions of people around the world will soon be participating in a global event that shines the light on the issue of climate change. It’s Earth Hour, an annual event observed each year on the last Saturday in March from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. local time. It all began in 2007, when more than 2 million people participated in the first Earth Hour in Sydney, Australia. The following year, more than 35 countries and 50 million people turned off the lights. Participation continued to g
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Hot Tub Day: Hold on to your Speedos & take a dip
Let’s face it. Most of us are overworked, underpaid and just plain stressed out! If that description reminds you of anyone you know, hold on to your speedos! March 28 is Hot Tub Day, an annual “holiday” that serves as a reminder to relax and unwind after a hard day’s work. For those of you lucky enough to own a hot tub, tell the kids you are “off duty” – except for dire emergencies. Turn off all the electronic gadgets and gizmos and absolutely no mobile phones allowed! Whethe
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Happy Something on a Stick Day: Weird foods to stick on a stick
If you think March 28 is just like any other day, hold on to your pogo stick! Not only is it Hot Tub Day and Children's Picture Book Day, March 28 is also Something on a Stick Day! Here’s your chance to let those creative juices flow. Heck, you could use just about anything and just well, stick it on a stick. How about sticking a sticky note on a stick? Or how about sticking a stick on a stick? It’s also the perfect excuse to dig out that old pogo stick and start jumping! Tak
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Weed Appreciation Day: Celebrating a less-popular type of weed
When it comes to unusual holidays, this one takes the cake! Not to be confused with the "highly" popular 4/20 Day, March 28 is Weed Appreciation Day, an annual event that "celebrates" a different type of less-popular "weed." Weeds are types of unwanted plants that grow and reproduce aggressively and inhibit the growth of flowers and plants. Weeds seem to crop up in our flower beds, gardens and yards the moment we turn our backs. Inclement weather or lousy soil does not deter
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Children's Picture Book Day
Besides Hot Tub Day, Respect Your Cat Day, Weed Appreciation Day and Something on a Stick Day, March 28 is also Children’s Picture Book Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, today celebrates picture books of all shapes, sizes and genres. Many of us have fond memories of our own favorite picture book or the ones our children loved most. From Dr. Seuss and classic fairy tales, to books about curious monkeys, trains' engines that can, famous bulls, llamas,
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Respect Your Cat Day
On the heels of Cuddly Kitten Day, today is another special day of the year dedicated to those fabulous felines in our lives. It's Respect Your Cat Day, a "purrfect" holiday celebrated annually on March 28. After all, cats make wonderful pets and companions, don't they? In honor of this special day, give your feline some extra tender loving care today. If you’ve been considering adding a new member to your family, please consider adopting an unloved, abandoned, neglected or a
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Viagra Day: Little blue pill makes a big 'bang' in couples' lives
When it comes to holidays, March 27 celebrates a few non-traditional occasions. Besides National Joe Day and Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day, March 27 also celebrates a little blue pill that has made quite a big "bang" in couples' lives. It's Viagra Day, an annual event that commemorates a top-selling prescription from Pfizer, Inc. On March 27, 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, the oral medication that is known wo
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Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day: 30 funny,clever and really bad song titles
When it comes to unusual holidays, March 27 is a doozie! Not only is it Viagra Day and National Joe Day, March 27 is also Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day! While the origins of this quirky "holiday" are unknown, today celebrates country music in all its glory. And let's be honest. Whether you are a country music fan or not so much, country music doesn't pull any punches when it comes to its lyrics. The writers are masters when it comes to getting right down to the nitty-g
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National Joe Day: Famous Joes
March 27 celebrates several non-traditional holidays. Not only is it Viagra Day and Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day, March 27 is also National Joe Day and/or International Joe Day! No "jo-ke!" While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, chances are pretty good someone named Joe came up with the idea! Whether you enjoy the day by drinking a steamin' cup of Joe or celebrate with all your friends named Joe, today is dedicated to all things Joe! Joseph is one of Am
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National Spinach Day
Besides Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, March 26 is National Spinach Day. Whether you are a fan or, well, not so much, today is the perfect time to indulge in the healthy veggie many kids love to hate. High in iron and low in calories, spinach is a great source of fiber, protein, calcium and vitamin A, C and K. Spinach not only helps improve cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health, but is loaded with cancer-fighting antioxidants too. It’s also great for your vision, brain an
