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Hairstyle Appreciation Day: Try a new Doo for a Fabulous New You
April 30 is Hairstyle Appreciation Day, an annual holiday that celebrates the many different styles of hair. While the origins of this special day are unknown, today is the perfect day to give yourself a new doo for a brand new you! Whether you prefer long, short, or somewhere in between, and wear yours in a bun, ponytail or up-do, our hair is one of the first things people notice about us. Our hairstyles often reflect our personality and sense of style. It wasn't all that lo
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National Honesty Day - No lie
April 30 is National Honesty Day – honest engine! Since April begins with April Fool’s Day and April 4th was Tell a Lie Day, it only makes sense to end the month with National Honesty Day, right? The annual “holiday” was created by M. Hirsh Goldberg, author and former Maryland governor’s press secretary. Goldberg’s book appropriately titled, “The Book of Lies: Schemes, Scams, Fakes and Frauds That Have Changed the Course of History and Affect Our Daily Lives” was published in
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Viral Video Day
April 29 is Viral Video Day, an annual "holiday" created by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, a freelance writer who has written thousands of articles covering all sorts of traditional, unusual and downright wacky holidays. Viral videos are short video clips that catapult to popularity by sharing through social media or email. And thanks to the advances in technology and the availability of video cams on cell phones and digital cameras, creating short video clips are simple and afford
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Happy Zipper Day: Zip It!
April 29 celebrates a "handy" product millions of people around the world use every day and is often taken for granted. It's Zipper Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates the zipper! Zipper History Whitcomb Judson patented the first one back in 1891 but it was not very user-friendly. Electrical engineer Gideon Sundback took Judson's idea and tweaked it a bit. And on this day back in 1913, Sundback received a patent on his "Hookless" fastener which was originally used on sho
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Kiss Your Mate Day: Pucker up and plant one on your partner
It's time to pucker up, America! April 28 is (National) Kiss Your Mate Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, who needs a reason to kiss your favorite fella or gal? Although there are other "lipalicious" holidays during the year including Lips Appreciation Day and Kiss and Make Up Day, Kiss Your Mate Day serves as an important reminder to plant a great big wet one on that significant other in your life. Whether you and your honey have been together for j
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National Kids and Pets Day: : 'Purrfect howliday' for Fido, Fluffy & Junior
When it comes to holidays, April 26 is going to the dogs, cats, rabbits and kids! It's National Kids and Pets Day, an annual "howliday" that not only promotes the magical bond between children and pets, but also helps raise awareness about the millions of unwanted, abused and unloved animals that end up in shelters across the nation. This "purrfect howliday" was created by celebrity pet lifestyle expert, animal advocate and author, Colleen Paige, back in 2005. Paige is also t
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National Pretzel Day in the U.S.A!
If you could use a little free "dough" these days, you're in luck! April 26 is National Pretzel Day (NPD) and that means one thing - free and really cheap pretzels across America! Whether you prefer yours crisp and crunchy, warm and chewy or dipped and drenched, this annual food holiday has been celebrated since United States Representative Robert Walker introduced the idea to Congress back in 1983. Enjoyed for centuries, pretzels were, well, kind of boring back in the day. T
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World Penguin Day
April 25 is World Penguin Day. Each year, millions of penguins begin their annual migration north around the 25th of April. Although penguins are birds, they do not fly. In order to get to their new destination, these fascinating creatures must walk or waddle to their new home. Did you know there are more than 15 species of penguins, with the Emperor penguin being the largest? Spending most of their lives in water, these tuxedo-like birds do all their hunting in water and ca
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National Pigs in a Blanket Day
Today is National Pigs in a Blanket Day. While its origins are unknown, Pigs in a Blanket Day, also referred to as National Pigs in a Blanket Day, is celebrated every April 24. Pigs in Blankets are tasty little treats children and adults scarf down at family get-togethers and big bashes. Perfect for breakfast or served as an appetizer, these popular snacks are little sausages or wieners wrapped in a pancake, biscuit or croissant dough or bacon. Not only are PIB fun to eat, th
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National Nose Picking Day: A day to pick & flick those little ‘boogers’
When it comes to special days, this one has got to be one of the most unusual holidays in the entire year! You won't need to get out the tissue for this one, folks. April 23 is International Nose Picking Day, also known National Nose Picking Day. Seriously. While it may be disgusting, we all do it. Whether you pick it like there is no tomorrow or flick it as far as the little “boogers” will fly, it is estimated most of us do it about four times a day! And chances are pretty
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Talk Like Shakespeare Day: 'Tis time to speaketh like Shakespeare
Hear ye, hear ye. Alas, 'tis true. April 23 celebrates the birth of one of the world's most celebrated writers of all time, William Shakespeare. Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley did it. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman have done it too! They all proclaimed April 23 Talk Like Shakespeare Day to encourage people to express themselves using words and phrases coined by the bard himself. Whether thou believeth or not, some of the most common phr
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Lover's Day
April 23 is not only National Picnic Day, National Nose Picking Day and Talk Like Shakespeare Day, April 23 is also Lover's Day! While the origins of this romantic day are unknown, who needs a reason to spend some quality time with your significant other? There's no need to spend an arm-and-a-leg, either. Just use your imagination. Instead of staying cooped up inside, head for the great outdoors with that special someone in your life. Enjoy a nice long walk in the park regard
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International Picnic Day
With the official beginning of the summer season just days away, how does a little R&R sound to you right about now? Instead of going to work, hitting the books, cleaning the house or running the kids to their next activity, why not ditch everything on your to-do list and go on a leisurely picnic instead! June 18 is International Picnic Day, an annual worldwide event that celebrates the glorious picnic. Whether big or small, elaborate or simple, picnics are a perfect way to r
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National Jelly Bean Day: Sweet treats are fun to eat any time of day or night
If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat to eat, today is your lucky day. April 22 is National Jelly Bean Day, an annual holiday that celebrates those tiny, colorful treats Americans love to eat. Despite their size, the tiny treats that are shaped like little eggs are jam-packed full of flavor. Available in both gourmet and traditional, jelly beans take between six and ten days to make. While once considered an Easter favorite, jelly beans aren’t just for Easter anymore. Today
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Earth Day tips: Go green, save money and help the planet
April 22 is Earth Day, an annual event that shines the spotlight on the plight of the planet and helps raise awareness about environmental issues we face today. First observed in 1970, Earth Day has evolved into a worldwide event celebrated by approximately 1 billion people in nearly 200 countries. The Great Climate Change Debate While some refuse to acknowledge climate change exists, most respected scientists and scientific agencies including NASA and NOAA, believe the effec
