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National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
OK - here's the scoop. July 23 is not only Gorgeous Grandma Day, it is also National Vanilla Ice Cream Day! So get ready to scream for ice cream! While the actual "inventor" of ice cream is unknown, ice cream goes way, way, way back. It’s believed Alexander the Great enjoyed a frozen treat made out of snow and ice mixed with honey and nectar. And Nero Claudius Caesar enjoyed snow flavored with fruit and juice. Marco Polo returned to Italy after a trip to the east with a recip
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Gorgeous Grandma Day
July 23 is Gorgeous Grandma Day. Alice Solomon came up with the Gorgeous Grandma concept after graduating from college at the age of 50. The former model, beauty queen, newspaper columnist and author was not too fond of being labeled “senior citizen” the day she turned 50. According to the website, Gorgeous Grandma celebrates women who believe their lives are ahead of them, not behind them. Gorgeous Grandma celebrates women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, who choose to thr
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Swingers Wanted: It's National Hammock Day
If the dog days of summer have got you down-and-out, how does a relaxing snooze under a cool breeze sound right about now? July 22 is for swingers - literally! it's National Hammock Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, folks have been enjoying hammocks for centuries! Today is the perfect day to grab a few of your all-time favorite ice cold beverages, grab your favorite fella or gal pal and head on over to that big oak tree in the back yard and ge
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National Hot Dog Day: Hot Diggity Dawg!
Let's be "frank," shall we? When it comes to special "howlidays," this one is a real "wiener!" July is going to the dogs! Literally! It's National Hot Dog Day, an annual food holiday that takes place during the dog days of summer. In fact, the entire month of July is dedicated to the dawg - its National Hot Dog Month! Hot diggity dawg! While some calendars celebrate National Hot Dog Day on July 23, the President of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) reports t
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National Junk Food Day
If you consider yourself a connoisseur of ice cream, hot dogs, greasy burgers, jelly-filled donuts, cookies, chocolates and/or chips and dip, today may just be your favorite food holiday of the year! Put the scale and calorie counter away, folks – July 21 is National Junk Food Day! While many people are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, today is the perfect opportunity to indulge that sweet tooth or chocolate craving! Just for one day. Whether you prefer sweet or salty or
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National Daiquiri Day: Cheers!
If you need a little something to whet your whistle during these scorching summer days, you’re in luck! July 19 is one of the most refreshing “holidays” of the year – it’s National Daiquiri Day! The Delicious Daiquiri Legend has it that Jennings Stockton Cox, an American mining engineer, actually "invented" the drink back in 1898 in Daiquiri, Cuba. Folks have been sippin’ on daiquiris ever since! Rumored to be Ernest Hemingway’s drink of choice and a favorite of Preside
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National Stick Out Your Tongue Day
When it comes to holidays, today is a day to just stick it! Not only is July 19 National Daiquiri Day, but it is also (National) Stick Out Your Tongue Day! While the origins are unknown, this "tongue-in-cheek" holiday celebrates the glorious tongue. Did you know the tongue is the "strongest muscle in the body and come in all shapes and sizes. This muscular and often unappreciated organ is not only vital for speech, the tongue is also used for eating, tasting and swallowing.
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National Ice Cream Day: It's Time to Scream for Ice Cream
Have you heard the big “scoop?” If you’re looking for a sweet treat to eat, you’re in luck! A highly anticipated holiday is here and Americans are in the “moood” to celebrate. The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day in the U.S.A. Whether you scream or I scream, we all need to scream for ice cream especially during the dog days of summer! In 1984, United States President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream Month and also designated the third Sunday in
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Nelson Mandela International Day: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Nelson Mandela
Today is Nelson Mandela International Day, also known as Nelson Mandela Day and/or Mandela Day. In 2009, the United Nations officially declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day, an annual event that not only commemorates Nelson Mandela's birth, but his extraordinary body of work and life. Mandela Day inspires and encourages young and old alike from all over the world and "Take Action, Inspire Change: Make Every Day a Mandela Day." Born in South Africa on July 18, 1
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Yellow Pig Day: A Real Porker of a Holiday!
Are you ready to go hog wild? When it comes to unusual holiday, today takes the cake. July 17 is Yellow Pig Day – no fooling! Legend has it, Princeton University graduate students, Michael Spivak and David Kelly, came up with the wacky idea back in the 60s. The twosome were working on the interesting properties of the number 17 and came up with a fictional pig character that had 17 teeth, toes, eyelashes, etc. No one is quite sure how or why they came up with the figure, bu
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Fresh Spinach Day: A Holiday Popeye Would Love!
When it comes to holidays, July 16 is all about food. Not only is it National Corn Fritters Day, it is also Fresh Spinach Day! Besides being high in iron and low in calories, spinach is also a great source of fiber, protein, calcium, and vitamins C and A. While your muscles may not bulge out of your shirt after eating one serving, spinach does promote muscle growth. Spinach not only helps build muscle, but also helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.
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National Corn Fritters Day
Hip hip hooray - July 16 is National Corn Fritters Day. So what are corn fritters? Deep-fried, pan-fried or baked, these tasty treats are comprised of just a few basic ingredients. Although the origins of this national “holiday” are unknown, fritters originated in the American south. Often served as side dishes or snacks, fritters are also called Southern Bread. But no matter what you call ‘em, corn fritters are just plain good! In honor of this annual holiday, why not whip u
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Oh Canada: It's National Respect Canada Day, Eh!
On the heels of Independence Day and Canada Day, this annual “holiday” serves as important reminder that our neighbors to the north are our important allies and friends. July 15 is National Respect Canada Day, eh! In case you have never visited Canada, it is so much more than the Royal Canadian Mounties, bears, maple syrup and the Maple Leaf flag. Comprised of 10 provinces and 3 territories, Canada is a beautiful nation with a rich history. In case you’ve never visited, her
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I Love Horses Day
Hold on to your horses! An annual "holiday" dedicated to equine lovers around the country is right around the corner! July 15 is I Love Horses Day! Yeehaw! America's Wild Horses in America Need Help It is believed horses were brought to America by Spanish explorers in the 1500s and horses have been a part of American life ever since. And over the years, horses have been utilized for work, for play and for pleasure. But these iconic American symbols that once roamed free, face
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National Be a Dork Day
If you're looking for the perfect excuse to embrace your inner geek, today is your lucky day! July 15 is National Be a Dork Day, or Be a Dork Day. This annual "holiday" was created by the creative folks at Wellcat. How to Celebrate Be a Dork Day Go ahead and slip on those plaid bell-bottom pants or favorite polyester shirt from the 70s that are still hanging in the closet. Or heck, why not wear your clothes inside-out just for fun? Or even better – why not wear two different
