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National Root Beer Float Day
If you need a little something to whet your whistle, go grab your spoon - and/or straw. Hip hip hooray - it's National Root Beer Float Day in the USA! While the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, today is dedicated to the deliciously refreshing combination of root beer and creamy ice cream. Legend has it that Cripple Creek Brewing owner, Frank Wisner, “invented” the root beer float back in 1893 when he combined a scoop of vanilla ice cream with Myers Avenue Red roo
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Shuck It: It's National Oyster Day
Another special food-inspired holiday is right around the corner and Americans are ready to celebrate! Whether you shuck them, slurp them, shoot them or savor them, Aug. 5 is National Oyster Day, an annual holiday that celebrates the mouth-watering mollusk! Love them or, well, not so much, many believe the delectable shell-bearing mollusks have aphrodisiac properties to help with the old libido! In fact, legend has it that the infamous lover, Casanova, ate 50 of them everyd
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National Underwear Day: Celebrating Boxers, Briefs, Thongs & Granny Panties
It's time to get personal. Aug. 5 celebrates those unmentionable garments we slip on first thing in the morning and the last thing we take off in the evening. It's National Underwear Day, an annual event launched in 2003 by underwear retailer, Freshpair. Whether you prefer boxers, briefs, thongs or granny panties, Aug. 5 is all about intimate apparel. And speaking of comfy, if you’ve been thinking about going bare down there, you aren’t alone. According to a Vanity Fair a
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National White Wine Day: Cheers!
If you need a little something to whet your whistle, you're in luck. Get ready to raise your glasses, America. Aug. 4 is National White Wine Day, an annual beverage holiday created by wine enthusiast, freelance writer and “Queen of Holidays,” Jace Shoemaker-Galloway. Derived from the skin and juice of grapes, white wine is actually not white. Its colors range from light yellow to golden hue. Usually served chilled, white wine is available in many tasty varietals. Whether you
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It's Grab Some Nuts Day
When it comes to unusual holidays, get ready to go, well, nuts! Aug. 3 is Grab Some Nuts Day! Really! While the "title" of this annual holiday is sure to grab people's, well, attention, Grab Some Nuts Day actually celebrates nuts of all shapes, sizes and varieties. Whether you prefer almonds, pistachios, cashews or pecans, these tiny tasty portable treats pack quite a powerful punch! Depending on the specific variety, nuts are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and
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National Watermelon Day
If you’re in the mood for a cool and refreshing treat to eat, go grab your spoon! Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day!What could be better than enjoying a delicious bite of sweet and juicy watermelon during the dog days of summer? With hundreds of varieties, watermelons are actually related to the pumpkin, squash and cucumber family. Whether you eat it right off the vine, at a picnic, grilled on the barbecue or prefer to sip 'em in your favorite cocktail, watermelon is deliciou
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Friendship Day: Best sayings & quotes for BFFs
The first Sunday in August is all about special relationships. Not only it is Sister's Day, but it is also Friendship Day, an annual “holiday” that celebrates and honors those very special people in our lives – friends. According to some websites, the United States Congress formally dedicated the first Sunday in August as Friendship Day back in 1935. Since then, people all over America as well as some other nations, have recognized and celebrated the special and unique bond
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Sister's Day: Sentimental & silly sayings just for sisters
When it comes to super special relationships, today celebrates those very special ladies in our lives – our sisters. It's Sister’s Day, an annual "holiday" observed on the first Sunday in August. Siblings play such an integral role in our lives. While it may not seem like it growing up, sisters often become our best friends, sharing inside jokes and life’s secrets only a sister can understand. And the older we get, we recognize and cherish the incredible, unbreakable bond we
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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day: Beat the Heat with Cool Ice Cream Treats to Eat
Get ready to scream for ice cream, folks! Aug. 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! As the temperature continues to climb and Americans sizzle in the sweltering heat and humidity, what could be better than eating a cool and refreshing ice cream sandwich during the dog days of summer? Americans have been enjoying ice cream sandwiches since the turn of the century. These delightful sweet treats are comprised of creamy ice cream sandwiched between two layers of delicious soft-b
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National Girlfriends Day: Celebrating those special ladies in your life
Aug. 1 is National Girlfriends Day, an annual event that celebrates and honors those very special ladies in your life. While the origins of the annual holiday are unknown, this special occasion, also referred to as Girlfriends Day, could be celebrated two ways. Whether it’s one or two of your favorite BFFs or that special gal you love, today is all about those fabulous gal pals who make life so much more fun and enjoyable. Have you ever wondered what life would be like withou
