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National Scrabble Day: 'Spellebrate" America's popular word nerd game
If you are a lover of words and are up for a challenge, it may just be your l-u-c-k-y day! April 13 is National Scrabble Day, an annual holiday that ‘spellebrates’ one of America's most popular board games - Scrabble. National Scrabble Day celebrates the Father of Scrabble, who was born on April 13, 1899. Alfred Mosher Butts invented the game back in 1938. Butts, an unemployed architect at the time, invented the game during the Great Depression. He wanted to combine crossword
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National Licorice Day
If you're in the mood for a sweet treat to eat, you're in luck. April 12 is National Licorice Day, an annual holiday that celebrates one of those products that people either love or they hate - licorice. Licorice, a low-growing perennial herb cultivated in Iran, India, Spain and Russia, is actually considered a weed. The root of the plant contains glycyrrhizic acid, which is 50 times sweeter than sugar. Licorice extract is used as a flavoring in many products including alcoho
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National Only Child Day: Only kids get a special day, too!
Each year on April 10, brothers and sisters across America celebrate the annual Siblings Day holiday. But what about the millions of Americans who don't have any brothers or sisters? April 12 is National Only Child Day, a special day that celebrates the only child in the family. Whether you have one, two or a slew of siblings or happen to be a one-and-only, there are advantages and disadvantages of having siblings as well as being an only child. Only children don't have to sh
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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day: Enjoy an ooey gooey gourmet grilled cheese ‘wich
If you're in the mood for food, go grab your fork! April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, also known as National Grilled Cheese Day. But whatever you call it, today celebrates one of the most popular sandwiches in America. Enjoyed for centuries, these tasty sandwiches typically are made with three simple ingredients - slices of cheese layered between two slices of buttered bread. While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, grilled cheese sandwiches a
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National Pet Day: ‘Purrfect howliday’ helps Fluffy and Fido find ‘fur-ever’ homes
April 11 is going to the dogs - and cats, gerbils, rabbits, fish and rats. Whether they have four legs, two legs or no legs at all, today is National Pet Day! Founded in 2006 by animal lover and all around great gal, Colleen Paige, National Pet Day serves several purposes. National Pet Day, also referred to as Pet Day USA, celebrates all creatures great and small. For many Americans, pets are not just dogs or cats – they are beloved members of the family. But millions of cats
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Happy 8-Track Tape Day – Get your groove on and get 'reel'
It’s time to take a trip down music’s memory lane and get "reel." Move over CDs and iPods, it’s 8-Track Tape Day, also known as National Eight Track Tape Day. Although the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, Eight Track Tape Day is observed every year on April 11. While the younger generation has probably never heard of them much less ever used one, eight track tapes were the MP3s, CDs or records of the day – only bulkier and a whole lot more aggravating. “Invented”
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National Farm Animals Day: Shining the spotlight on farm animals
April 10 is National Farm Animals Day, an annual event created by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and animal lover, Colleen Paige. The event not only shines the spotlight on the plight of slaughter animals but also helps find homes for abused, neglected and/or abandoned farm animals. While a juicy burger or an order of wings may sound pretty good right about now, it is important to remember some farm animals live a short life often in inhumane conditions only to end up on some
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Happy Golfer's Day: April 10th is for swingers
If you've had a "rough" day or are tired of puttering around the house - get a "grip." There’s no need to get “teed” off today. Besides National Farm Animals Day and Siblings Day, April 10 is also Golfer’s Day. This annual “holiday”, also referred to as Golf Day, is dedicated to those who love the sport of golf. Rodman Wanamaker, along with charter members, founded the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) on this day back in 1916. Folks have been playing golf for
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Siblings Day: Celebrating that special sibling bond that lasts a lifetime
Besides Golfer's Day and National Farm Animals Day, April 10 is also Siblings Day! This annual holiday, sometimes referred to as National Sibling Day, celebrates one of the longest relationships most people will ever know – that very special lifelong bond with brothers and sisters. Claudia Evart created the special day after losing both of her siblings at a young age. She selected April 10th in honor of her sister Lisette, who was born on that date. Evart is also the founder
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Winston Churchill Day
April 9 is Winston Churchill Day. On this day in 1963, Sir Winston Churchill became an honorary citizen of the United States of America. Although Churchill was not present, both his son and grandson were able to attend the ceremony with President John F. Kennedy presiding. Sir Winston Churchill Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was born in 1874. He was elected to the British Parliament in 1900. He married Clementine Hozier in 1908. The admired British politician also serve
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National Name Yourself Day
When it comes to who we are, our monikers are pretty important. But if you've always wondered what it would be like to have a different name, you're in luck. April 9 is (National) Name Yourself Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, someone who didn't like their name probably came up with the idea. Some are long, some are short and some are even hard to pronounce. Whether it's classic, traditional or on today's most popular list, most of us have no say-s
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Dog Farting Awareness Day: 'Howliday' dedicated to Fido's stinky situation
When it comes to "howlidays", today is a real stinker! April 8 is Dog Farting Awareness Day (DFAD). Seriously. Eww! P.U! Let's be frank, shall we? When it comes to embarrassing conditions, we all do it and so do our four-legged friends. Whether you call it passing gas, cutting the cheese, tooting, flatulence or farting, it's a stinky situation that affects us all from time-to-time whether we talk about it or not. It happens when you least expect it. You are enjoying a nice
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'Hoppy' National Beer Day: Raise your glass and cheer a great tasting beer
If you appreciate a good beer from time-to-time, hold onto your beer mug! Besides No Housework Day and International Beaver Day, April 7 is also National Beer Day in the U.S.A! This annual beer day actually commemorates the ending of a very long, 13 year dry spell! On this day in 1933, the Cullen-Harrison Act was enacted, allowing the brewing, sale and consumption of 3.2 percent beer and wine in the United States. When United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the
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International Beaver Day: Celebrating Beavers Around the World
When it comes to special occasions, April 7 has a little something for everyone! Not only is it No Housework Day and National Beer Day, it is also International Beaver Day. The annual “holiday” celebrates beavers (Castor canadensis) around the world while raising awareness about these amazing animals. Beaver Facts Beavers are the largest living rodents in North America. Beavers mate for life (unless one dies then they find another mate.) Adult beavers can weigh up to 60 pound
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Happy No Housework Day: Take the day off from household chores
When it comes to holidays, April 7 has got to be one of the very best days of, well, ever! It’s No Housework Day, also referred to as National No Housework Day and/or International No Housework Day! While the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, it doesn’t really matter who invented this special day, does it? He or she is a genius! And by the way, April 7 is also National Beer Day! After a long hard day at “work,” who wants to go home and work some more? Just imagine
