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Gorgeous Grandma Day
July 23 is Gorgeous Grandma Day. Alice Solomon came up with the Gorgeous Grandma concept after graduating from college at the age of 50. The former model, beauty queen, newspaper columnist and author was not too fond of being labeled “senior citizen” the day she turned 50. According to the website, Gorgeous Grandma celebrates women who believe their lives are ahead of them, not behind them. Gorgeous Grandma celebrates women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, who choose to thr
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National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
OK - here's the scoop. July 23 is not only Gorgeous Grandma Day, it is also National Vanilla Ice Cream Day! So get ready to scream for ice cream! While the actual "inventor" of ice cream is unknown, ice cream goes way, way, way back. It’s believed Alexander the Great enjoyed a frozen treat made out of snow and ice mixed with honey and nectar. And Nero Claudius Caesar enjoyed snow flavored with fruit and juice. Marco Polo returned to Italy after a trip to the east with a recip
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National Hot Dog Day: Hot Diggity Dawg!
Let's be "frank," shall we? When it comes to special "howlidays," this one is a real "wiener!" July is going to the dogs! Literally! It's National Hot Dog Day, an annual food holiday that takes place during the dog days of summer. In fact, the entire month of July is dedicated to the dawg - its National Hot Dog Month! Hot diggity dawg! While some calendars celebrate National Hot Dog Day on July 23, the President of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) reports t
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Swingers Wanted: It's National Hammock Day
If the dog days of summer have got you down-and-out, how does a relaxing snooze under a cool breeze sound right about now? July 22 is for swingers - literally! it's National Hammock Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, folks have been enjoying hammocks for centuries! Today is the perfect day to grab a few of your all-time favorite ice cold beverages, grab your favorite fella or gal pal and head on over to that big oak tree in the back yard and ge
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National Junk Food Day
If you consider yourself a connoisseur of ice cream, hot dogs, greasy burgers, jelly-filled donuts, cookies, chocolates and/or chips and dip, today may just be your favorite food holiday of the year! Put the scale and calorie counter away, folks – July 21 is National Junk Food Day! While many people are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, today is the perfect opportunity to indulge that sweet tooth or chocolate craving! Just for one day. Whether you prefer sweet or salty or
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National Lollipop Day: A Holiday for Suckers
When it comes to holidays, July 20 has a little something for everyone! Not only is it Ugly Truck Day and National Fortune Cookie Day, it's also National Lollipop Day! Hooray! Whether you lick 'em, suck 'em or bite 'em, lollipops are tasty treats enjoyed by young and old alike. The actual candy that resembles today's "suckers" probably dates back to the Middle Ages. While the actual inventor is unknown, legend has it that George Smith invented the modern-day lollipop back
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Ugly Truck Day
If you're the type of person who believes beauty is in the eye of beholder, you’re going to appreciate this “holiday." While the origins of this annual event are unknown, July 20 is Ugly Truck Day. Pickups, flatbeds, tow trucks or semis, Ugly Truck Day celebrates those beloved old beaters in all their magnificent glory. Even though the radio no longer works, the seats are ripped to shreds and the color of the truck is officially described as “rust,” some folks just can’t “par
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National Fortune Cookie Day: Today is Your Day to Get Lucky!
When it comes to Holidailys, today is your day to get lucky! July 20 is National Fortune Cookie Day in the U.S.A! Fortune cookies are crispy, bite-sized treats with hidden fortunes tucked inside. While some of the fortunes are silly and some are inspirational, others make no sense at all. But regardless of the message, they are still loads of fun to eat. While there is some debate as to who actually "invented" the sweet treat, some believe fortune cookies originated around t
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National Stick Out Your Tongue Day
When it comes to holidays, today is a day to just stick it! Not only is July 19 National Daiquiri Day, but it is also (National) Stick Out Your Tongue Day! While the origins are unknown, this "tongue-in-cheek" holiday celebrates the glorious tongue. Did you know the tongue is the "strongest muscle in the body and come in all shapes and sizes. This muscular and often unappreciated organ is not only vital for speech, the tongue is also used for eating, tasting and swallowing.
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National Daiquiri Day: Cheers!
If you need a little something to whet your whistle during these scorching summer days, you’re in luck! July 19 is one of the most refreshing “holidays” of the year – it’s National Daiquiri Day! The Delicious Daiquiri Legend has it that Jennings Stockton Cox, an American mining engineer, actually "invented" the drink back in 1898 in Daiquiri, Cuba. Folks have been sippin’ on daiquiris ever since! Rumored to be Ernest Hemingway’s drink of choice and a favorite of Preside
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National Ice Cream Day: It's Time to Scream for Ice Cream
Have you heard the big “scoop?” If you’re looking for a sweet treat to eat, you’re in luck! A highly anticipated holiday is here and Americans are in the “moood” to celebrate. The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day in the U.S.A. Whether you scream or I scream, we all need to scream for ice cream especially during the dog days of summer! In 1984, United States President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream Month and also designated the third Sunday in
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Nelson Mandela International Day: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Nelson Mandela
Today is Nelson Mandela International Day, also known as Nelson Mandela Day and/or Mandela Day. In 2009, the United Nations officially declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day, an annual event that not only commemorates Nelson Mandela's birth, but his extraordinary body of work and life. Mandela Day inspires and encourages young and old alike from all over the world and "Take Action, Inspire Change: Make Every Day a Mandela Day." Born in South Africa on July 18, 1
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National Caviar Day
If you’re in the mood for something salty yet delicious to eat, you’re in luck. July 18 is National Caviar Day. Once considered a delicacy for the wealthy, traditional caviar is made from salted and processed, non-fertilized Sturgeon eggs (roe) and is normally eaten as an appetizer, garnish or spread. With the consistency of butter, caviar melts in your mouth! In honor of this delicious food holiday, why not whip up one or two delish caviar dishes? And by the way, July 18 is
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Yellow Pig Day: A Real Porker of a Holiday!
Are you ready to go hog wild? When it comes to unusual holiday, today takes the cake. July 17 is Yellow Pig Day – no fooling! Legend has it, Princeton University graduate students, Michael Spivak and David Kelly, came up with the wacky idea back in the 60s. The twosome were working on the interesting properties of the number 17 and came up with a fictional pig character that had 17 teeth, toes, eyelashes, etc. No one is quite sure how or why they came up with the figure, bu
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National Corn Fritters Day
Hip hip hooray - July 16 is National Corn Fritters Day. So what are corn fritters? Deep-fried, pan-fried or baked, these tasty treats are comprised of just a few basic ingredients. Although the origins of this national “holiday” are unknown, fritters originated in the American south. Often served as side dishes or snacks, fritters are also called Southern Bread. But no matter what you call ‘em, corn fritters are just plain good! In honor of this annual holiday, why not whip u
