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Boxer Shorts Day: The comfy undies men & women love to wear down there
When it comes to holidays, now is the perfect time to go down under - way, way, under! Oct. 27 is Boxer Shorts Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates the comfortable undies men (and women) like to wear. According to The Free Dictionary, boxer shorts are undergarments worn by men that cover the "body from the waist no further than to the thighs: usually worn next to the skin." Available in a slew of different patterns, boxers not only provide plenty of coverage but may actua
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National Mule Day: Badass holiday celebrates mules of all shapes & sizes
A special day of the year is almost here and people are ready to celebrate. Oct. 26 is National Mule Day, also known as Mule Appreciation Day. Not to be confused with National Mole Day, National Ass Day or Mule Day, this annual holiday not only commemorates the arrival of a very special delivery and also celebrates mules of all shapes and sizes. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed the occasion in 1985 to commemorate Royal Gift, a mule that was given to President Geo
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Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night
With Halloween right around the corner, October 26 is a doozy of a “howliday”. Not only is it National Pumpkin Day and National Mule Day, it is also Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night, also referred to as Howl at the Moon Day! But no matter what you call it, it’s all about howling! If you’ve ever gone camping or spent the night in the great outdoors, you may have heard a howling wolf during the evening hours. While wolves do howl at night, experts say there is no connection bet
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Mother-in-Law Day: Funny and not-so-funny MIL quotes
Chances are pretty good, you’ve got one. And if you don’t happen to have one right now, at some point in your future, you probably will. If yours is supportive, loving and caring, thank your lucky stars! Because other poor souls have to deal with the meddling, snooping, complaining and controlling kind – Momzilla! Whether yours dons sharp horns or a shiny halo, today is dedicated to mother-in-laws across the land - it’s Mother-in-Law Day (MILD)! Love ‘em or, well, not so much
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National Pumpkin Day
Hip hip hooray – today is National Pumpkin Day! Depending on the calendar, this special day is observed annually on Oct. 26 OR the Sunday prior to Halloween. Regardless of which day you celebrate, National Pumpkin Day is dedicated to all-things pumpkins. And let's face it - pumpkins are just plain fun whether you carve ‘em, decorate 'em or eat ‘em. High in potassium and Vitamin A, did you know pumpkins are 90 percent water? And in case you don't think pumpkins are big busine
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National Greasy Foods Day
Hold on to your hearts, folks! October 25 is National Greasy Foods Day! Whether you prefer the more traditional greasy food like fried chicken, doughnuts, French fries and onion rings, or prefer a more adventurous fare, many Americans have a hankerin’ for a heapin’ helpin’ of their favorite greasy food. In fact, some folks prefer the greasier the better! Let’s face it. If you can eat it, chances are pretty good you can slather it with butter, deep fry it in oil or load it up
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World Pasta Day: International Celebration of Pasta
One of the most delicious days of the entire year is here and folks around the world are ready to celebrate! Oct. 25 is World Pasta Day, also known as International Pasta Day and/or National Pasta Day. But no matter what you call it, today celebrates pasta of all shapes, sizes and varieties. The annual food holiday has been celebrated around the globe since its launch at the first World Pasta Congress in Rome in 1995. People have been consuming pasta for generations. While Ma
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World Polio Day: Working together to end polio
Oct. 24 is World Polio Day, a global initiative that raises awareness about the devastating effects of polio. Organizations around the globe urge political leaders for an increased commitment to end polio. The worldwide observance, held annually on October 24, marks the birthday of Jonas Salk, the “inventor” of the polio vaccine. Salk never earned any money from his life-saving discovery. Albert Sabin developed an oral version of the polio vaccine in 1988. In 1985, poliomyeli
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Happy Good and Plenty Day: The sweet treats Americans love to eat
October 24 is a pretty sweet day when it comes to "food holidays." Not only is it National Bologna Day, but today also celebrates a sweet treat many may remember eating as kids. Hip hip hooray – October 24 is (National) Good and Plenty Day! These delicious licorice-flavored candies have been enjoyed for over one hundred years. The original Good & Plenty candy actually began production back in 1893 by the Quaker City Confectionary Company and is touted as America’s oldest bran
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It's National Bologna Day: No baloney!
Today is National Bologna Day - no baloney! While the origins are unknown, this food holiday is celebrated every October 24. Who knew a luncheon meat would get its very own holiday? Named after the Italian city, Bologna, this popular luncheon meat may conjure up all sorts of childhood memories. In fact, “b-o-l-o-g-n-a” was made famous by one of the most popular television commercials back in the 70s. Americans eat 800 million pounds of bologna each year. So what is it? Not to
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National Mole Day: Celebrating chemistry
Have you heard the news? A special day of the year is here and Americans are ready to celebrate! Oct. 23 is National Mole Day in the U.S.A! While National Mole Day could celebrate the little critters we call moles or those brown and/or black spots that appear on our skin, the occasion actually celebrates a basic measuring unit in chemistry known as Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 10 23) . This annual “holiday” is observed every year on Oct. 23 for 12 hours. Because 6.02 is part of
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iPod Day: Iconic gadget revolutionized the way the world listens to music
It’s hard to believe that on this day back in 2001, a revolutionary gadget was unveiled that would forever change the way the world listens to music. Apple launched its 6.5-ounce portable music player – the iconic iPod. October 23 celebrates a musical milestone - it's iPod Day. The tiny MP3 music player had a 5 GB hard drive that could hold a whopping 1,000 CD-quality songs, built-in FireWire port and a rechargeable battery that could play up to 10 hours of continuous music.
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Happy TV Talk Show Host Day: Celebrating legendary TV talk show hosts
The late, great Johnny Carson did it. Funnymen David Letterman, Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson are still doing it. Funny ladies Chelsea Handler and Ellen are doing it too. And Oprah Winfrey did it like no other! What do all these people have in common? October 23 is TV Talk Show Host Day, an annual holiday that celebrates television talk show hosts. While the origins of this “holiday” are unknown, October 23rd is the birthday of one of America’s most beloved talk show hosts, the
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It's National Nut Day - Go nuts for nuts!
If you can relate to the jingle – “Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t” – today may just be your lucky day! October 22 is National Nut Day! While the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, nuts have been eaten for centuries. In fact, walnuts are believed to be the oldest tree food there is, dating back to 7000 B.C. Go Nuts for Nuts! Whether you prefer cashews, walnuts, macadamias, almonds, peanuts, pistachios or pecans, nuts are delicious treats that com
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International Stuttering Awareness Day: Famous people who stutter
October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD), an annual “holiday” that raises awareness about stuttering. ISAD also shines the spotlight on the issues and difficulties people who struggle with stuttering must face every day. In 1988, United States President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Stuttering Awareness Week. For folks who have the gift of gab, it's hard to imagine how difficult and aggravating it must be when the words you want to use do not
