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St. Patrick's Day
Regardless of how you plan to celebrate with your favorite Leprechaun, it's time to get lucky. St. Patrick's Day is finally here! Along with corned beef and wearing green, nothing quite says St. Patrick’s Day like indulging on a wee bit of green beer. In fact, green beer remains a tradition in many homes and pubs. But just in case you aren't a big beer fan, no worries. There are plenty of amazing St. Paddy's Day-inspired cocktails that are sure to tickle your Irish fancy. Ch
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Everything You Think is Wrong Day: Right is wrong and wrong is right, right?
If you are considering a life-changing move right about now, today may not be the best day to make that important decision. Besides the Ides of March, March 15 is Everything You Think is Wrong Day! An annual "holiday" where right is wrong and wrong is right! Right? Do you ever have one of those days where everything goes wrong from the second you get out of bed? It's almost like a human domino effect. The alarm clock doesn't go off, the kids refuse to cooperate, the cupboards
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Ides of March
While today may be just another ordinary day, some people associate March 15 with misfortune, menace and superstition. Today is the Ides of March. Many years ago, Roman leader Julius Caesar was warned by an all-knowing, albeit anonymous, soothsayer. The wise man warned him he was in imminent danger and to “Beware the Ides of March,” a day in the Roman calendar that marked the middle of the month. But Caesar did not heed the advice and was murdered by a group of conspirators o
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Pi Day
While traditional holidays honor famous people, historical events and momentous occasions, one day in March actually celebrates a letter in the Greek alphabet! 3/14 is Pi Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates the mathematical symbol that represents a constant, the "ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter", which happens to be around 3.14159. Founded by the Prince of Pi, physicist Larry Shaw, Pi Day was first celebrated at the San Francisco Exploratorium in 1
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National Potato Chip Day
Let the chips fall where they may. Whether you prefer yours au natural, all-dressed or smothered in dip, today is all about chips. Potato chips, that is! March 14 is National Potato Chip Day, an annual food holiday that celebrates those crispy and salty treats that are fun to eat. Folks have been munchin' on chips for over one hundred years. Legend has it that a finicky customer was dining at a Saratoga Springs restaurant in New York back in 1853. Unhappy with his meal, he ke
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Ear Muffs Day
Even though many of us have put away our winter apparel for another season, March 13 is Ear Muffs Day, an annual event. Who knew? Legend has it that a young boy from Maine, Chester Greenwood, got tired of trying to keep his ears warm when he was skating at a nearby Farmington pond. After trying a variety of different methods and materials that were either too itchy or bulky for his ears, he invented the very first pair of ear mufflers at the young age of 15. On March 13,
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National Jewel Day
When it comes to holidays, March 13 is a real gem! It's National Jewel Day, an annual holiday that celebrates magnificent sparklers of all shapes, sizes, cuts and colors. While the origins of this holiday are unknown, chances are pretty good a jeweler or gal came up with the idea. After all, diamonds are a girl's best friend, right? While various trends come and go, people have been wearing jewelry for centuries. Early pieces of jewelry were made from stones, bones, teeth and
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Good Samaritan Day
March 13 is a day that celebrates kindness and helping others in need. It's Good Samaritan Day, also referred to as Good Samaritan Involvement Day. This annual event honors the death of a beautiful 28-year-old woman, Catherine “Kitty” Genovese, who was brutally stabbed to death as bystanders reportedly did nothing. Good Samaritan Day serves as an important reminder to help others in need. Whether it’s an elderly neighbor who needs a little help or a complete stranger in need,
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Popcorn Lover's Day
If you’ve got a craving for something salty, crunchy and downright sweet to eat, you’re in luck! It's Popcorn Lover’s Day in the U.S.A! Created by popcorn lover Bob Matthews, this annual food holiday is celebrated each year on the second Thursday in March. Popcorn not only tastes good, but contains fiber and is low in fat and calories. Did you know air-popped popcorn has only 31 calories per cup? Perfect for snacks, movie night or parties, you can eat popcorn right out of the
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World Plumbing Day: Shining the spotlight on importance of plumbing industry
While many people recognize the importance of abundant and safe, clean drinking water, the important role plumbing has in the health and safety of today's society is often overlooked. March 11 is World Plumbing Day (WPD), an international event launched in 2010 by the World Plumbing Council. World Plumbing Day shines the spotlight on the important role the plumbing industry plays in our lives as well as the environment. The World Health Organization estimates that about 2.6 b
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It's International Day of Awesomeness: Awesome!
When it comes to awesome holidays, March 10th takes the cake! It's International Day of Awesomeness. It all started when intern Freddie Maneiro suggested that Kevin Lawver was so darn awesome, it should be celebrated. Lawyer liked the idea and posted the following tweet on Twitter back in 2007. "I think it's time to push for a National Day of Awesomeness. Who's with me?" What began as an annual holiday, became an international event. And speaking of awesomeness - March 10 als
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Happy Birthday, Barbie! What a doll!
On this day more than 50 years ago, an American icon was born. On March 9, 1959, Barbie Millicent Roberts made her grand entrance into society. In 1954, Ruth and Elliot Handler founded Mattel. A few years later, Ruth created a three-dimensional, curvaceous doll named after her daughter Barbara. In 1959, Barbie Millicent Roberts debuted at the American Toy Fair in New York City and the rest, as they say, is history. At $3 each, more than 350,000 dolls were sold the first year.
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Get Over It Day
March 9 is Get Over It Day, an annual "holiday" created by Jeff Goldblatt in 2005 after it took him far too long to get over an ex-girlfriend. Goldblatt, who also launched The Rejection Hotline, had the "honor" of holding the title as the "World's Worst Entreprenur" for four long years until he fired himself as CEO of his own company! But he even got over it! Today is the perfect day to let go of all the hurt, anger, disappointments, rejection and stress in your life. No matt
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Don't panic - March 9th is Panic Day!
Do you have a major deadline coming up? Is your to-do list growing so fast you can’t keep up? Is the boss hounding you no matter how hard you work? Are you living paycheck to paycheck and having a hard time getting by? If you’re feeling a little stressed out lately, no worries. Today is Panic Day! This annual “holiday” is observed every year on March 9, just one day after the annual Be Nasty Day ‘holiday.” Many Americans are overworked, stressed out and underpaid. Unfortunat
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International Women's Day
A very important day of the year is here and people, organizations and businesses around the world are celebrating! It's International Women's Day (IWD), also known as International Working Women's Day, an annual “holiday” celebrated each year on March 8. First observed in 1911, IWD not only celebrates women’s achievements of the past, present and the future, but also raises awareness about issues that affect women around the globe. While there has been significant progress o
