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National Dictionary Day: Look it up!
As far as holidays go, October 16 is a b-i-g-g-y. Not only is it National Feral Cat Day, National Liqueur Day, World Food Day and National Boss Day, Oct. 16 also commemorates a very special birthday. In a word, it's National Dictionary Day. Noah Webster On this day back in 1758, Noah Webster was born. Webster was one of America’s most famous lexicographers (look it up!) In 1806, this lover of words went on to publish the first American dictionary, “A Compendious Dictionary of
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National Boss Day: Best badass bosses we love to hate
Today is dedicated to the men and women across the nation who sign our paychecks. It's National Boss Day, also referred to as Bosses Day and/or Boss's Day. This annual "holiday" was created in 1958 by State Farm secretary, Patricia Bays Haroski. She created the day in an effort to show appreciation for bosses and improve the working relationship between employer and employee. National Boss Day is observed on Oct. 16 unless the day happens to fall on a weekend, then it is cele
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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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National Chocolate-Covered Insect Day: Bug Appetit!
If you are tired of the same ho-hum snack and want to spice things up a bit, this “holiday” may be just for you! Oct. 14 is National Chocolate-Covered Insect Day! Yep, there is a day set aside each year specifically devoted to edible insects drenched in creamy chocolate. Bugs including ants, spiders, termites, sucking lice, grubs, beetles, bees and crickets are just a few of the creepy crawlers on the menu! While eating bugs may be enough to make some people’s skin crawl, eat
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It’s National Dessert Day: Sweet!
Today has got to be one of the very best “holidays” of the entire year! Although today is National Chocolate-Covered Insect Day and national lowercase day, Oct. 14 is also National Dessert Day, a day dedicated to decadent desserts and sweet treats. While the origins of this particular holiday are unknown, today is the perfect opportunity to indulge in your favorite dessert and satisfy that sweet tooth! Whether you prefer ooey, gooey caramel, rich chocolaty goodness or creamy
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It’s national lowercase day - write on!
While keyboarding teachers and bosses probably won’t be participating in this particular holiday anytime soon, texters will probably appreciate today’s annual celebration. October 14 is national lowercase day! Rules of capitalization can often be quite confusing. While you are supposed to capitalize proper nouns, months and days of the week, you are not supposed to capitalize the seasons except when used in a title. And speaking of titles, they have special rules too. Job tit
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Be Bald and Free Day: Bye-bye bed head and bad hair days
When it comes to holidays, one is “a-head” of all the rest! Not only is it national lowercase day, National Dessert Day and the delicious National Chocolate-Covered Insect Day, Oct. 14 is also Be Bald and Be Free Day. This annual event, sometimes referred to as Bald & Free Day, was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy in an effort to celebrate and embrace being bald. Alopecia, the loss of hair, affects both men and women of all races. For men, male pattern hair loss is the loss of
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No Bra Day
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: Remember That One?
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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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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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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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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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
