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National Public Sleeping Day: Let's all choose to snooze
If the winter blues have you down in the dumps these days, this may be your lucky day! And if a little nap sounds perfect right about now, go grab your blankie! February 28 is National Public Sleeping Day! Hooray! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, chances are pretty good the creator was probably just as tired as the rest of us. While sleeping on the job is not recommended, anyone can celebrate National Public Sleeping Day. Whether you choose to do it on
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International Polar Bear Day: The plight of the Polar Bear
February 27 is an important day for one of the world’s largest non-aquatic predators– it’s International Polar Bear Day. This annual event raises awareness about the plight of these magnificent mammals. Like many other creatures, climate change is drastically impacting polar bears, Ursus maritimus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species lists the sea bears as Vulnerable and decreasing. Polar bears depend on cold weather to survive. Global warming has reduced their sea ice
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National Kahlua Day
If your taste buds are craving something rich, creamy and decadent, you’re in luck! Besides National Strawberry Day, International Polar Bear Day and No Brainer Day, it is also National Kahlua Day! This delicious holiday is celebrated every Feb. 27. Whether you prefer yours on the rocks, added to coffee or mixed drinks, this popular Mexican liqueur has been enjoyed for decades. This labor-intensive beverage, created back in 1936, includes 100 percent Arabica coffee beans grow
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No Brainer Day
In case you haven’t heard, February 27 is No Brainer Day. Since some of our daily tasks require little thought and we go about our day set on auto-pilot, it’s no wonder we have a No Brainer Day. Since little is known about the origins of this particular just-for-fun “holiday”, how about we designate No Brainer Day as a worldwide working holiday, paid of course. It should be celebrated only during work hours, with plenty of free food, drink and entertainment on hand. Of course
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Go nuts for National Pistachio Day
February 26th is a great day to go nuts! It’s National Pistachio Day. Did you know these delicious and nutritious nuts actually grow on trees? It can take up to 10 years for a pistachio tree to mature. And pistachios are not naturally red – red dye is added to them. Most of the pistachios grown in the United States are grown in California. According to the California Pistachio Commission, 400 million pounds of pistachios are harvested in California each year. Now that’s a lot
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National Chili Day
Go grab your biggest bowl. It's time for soup, folks. Today is National Chili Day in the U.S.A! This annual celebration is observed on the fourth Thursday in February. And with the never-ending winter we've had, a great big bowl of chili sounds pretty good right about now, doesn't it? People have been enjoying this comfort food for centuries. United States President Lyndon B. Johnson was a great big chili lover. Whether you prefer yours hot and spicy, thick and chunky or
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Pistol Patent Day
Samuel Colt was born in Hartford, CT., on July 19, 1814. He studied navigation but had a keen interest in mechanics. He sailed the sea as a seaman and was fascinated with how the ship's wheel worked. He created a wooden wheel prototype that would one day influence his revolver design. Colt's revolving-cylinder design helped revolutionize the industry although its multiple-shot design was not immediately embraced. Colt married Elizabeth Jarvis in 1856. The following year, he b
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National Tortilla Chip Day: Dip it!
Are you in the mood for food? You’re in luck. February 24th is National Tortilla Chip Day! The versatile chip can be eaten as a snack, with salsa and dips or as a topping on soups or casseroles; the crunchy chips are a favorite treat for many. Tortilla chips now come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Whether you prefer the traditional yellow chip, or prefer the blue corn variety, one thing is for certain. They make wonderful chips!
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National Dog Biscuit Day
Talk about "ruff!" Today is going to the dogs! Literally! Today is National Dog Biscuit Day also known as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. While the origins of this annual "howliday" are unknown, Feb. 23 pays homage to man’s best friend. Dogs really do get their day today! Canines have enjoyed treats for centuries, although earlier versions were quite a bit different than today’s variety. Dog treats used to include stale, moldy bread, rotting leftovers and rock
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Happy Curling is Cool Day: Cool sport 'sweeps' America
When it comes to holidays, February 23 not only is National Dog Biscuit Day, it is also Curling is Cool Day, an annual holiday created by the folks at Wellcat.com Cool! Although some fashionistas may be disappointed to learn this particular holiday has nothing whatsoever to do with hair, today's holiday has everything to do with a team sport that, at first glance, some may consider a bit peculiar. Curling, a sport that began in Scotland centuries ago, is actually played durin
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Happy National Margarita Day: Cheers!
If an ice-cold cocktail sounds pretty good to you right about now, get ready to raise your glass. A very special day of the year is here and Americans are ready to celebrate! Bye bye, winter blues - Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day! This annual beverage holiday celebrates one of America's most popular drinks - the Margarita! Easy to make and delicious to drink, tequila is the star of this refreshing cocktail. Add a bit of Cointreau or Triple Sec, some fresh lime juice and
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It's National Sticky Bun Day: Sweet!
If you're in the mood for a little sweet treat to eat, you're in luck! February 21 is National Sticky Bun Day, an annual food holiday that celebrates the aromatic and delicious sticky bun. Sticky buns, also referred to as cinnamon rolls, are traditionally made from leavened dough and topped with a ooey-gooey layer of pecans or nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and maple syrup or honey. While these sticky pastry treats are typically eaten for breakfast, they also make a deli
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National Cherry Pie Day
If your sweet tooth has been aching for a sweet treat to eat, go grab your fork! It's National Cherry Pie Day, an annual food holiday celebrated each year on February 20. Whether you prefer your slice cold or warm and/or topped with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, who can resist the sweet yet tart cherry filling surrounded by a delicious, flaky pie crust? And February is also National Cherry Month. Legend has it that Queen Elizabeth I actually “invented” the cherry pie
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Love Your Pet Day
Feb. 20 is Love Your Pet Day, an annual "howliday" devoted to all our furry friends. For many of us, pets are valued members of the family. They give us unconditional love without asking too much from us in return. Whether you prefer dogs, cats, rats, horses, birds, ferrets or pot-bellied pigs, pets bring so much to our lives, don't they? Love Your Pet Day reminds us to do something special for our two or four-legged friends. Love Your Pet Day is the "purrfect" time to adopt
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Prevent Plagiarism Day
The Internet is a valuable tool. Not only does it allow us to communicate with others across the globe, study and shop from the comfort of home and find information on just about any topic under the sun, the rapid advances in technology are not without risk. Besides cyberbullying, phishing schemes and malicious viruses, today's technology makes it quite simple to "steal" people's work. Feb. 19 is Prevent Plagiarism Day, an annual observance that raises awareness about "high-t
