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Happy Thesaurus Day
In a word - Jan. 18 is Thesaurus Day! This annual holiday celebrates the birthday of Peter Mark Roget who was born on this day in 1779. If his name doesn't ring a bell - read on. Roget was a doctor, mathematician, astronomer, inventor and writer but is best known for a pet project he worked on after his retirement from medicine, the Roget’s Thesaurus, the dictionary of synonyms. Since his original edition of the ultimate in reference books was published in 1852, it has never



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National Hot Buttered Rum Day: Cheers!
When it comes to holidays, Jan. 17 celebrates an important birthday, an important service and a delicious beverage! Not only is it Ben Franklin Day and Customer Service Day, today is also National Hot Buttered Rum Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, folks have been enjoying this American drink for centuries. In fact, hot-buttered rum dates back to the colonial period. Hot buttered rum is a warm drink comprised of butter, spices and of course, rum. What



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Ben Franklin Day: Famous Franklin Quotes & Sayings
Today America celebrates one of our Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Born to a candle and soap maker on January 17, 1705, Franklin became an inventor, printer, scientist, diplomat and all-around genius. Known for inventing bifocals (out of necessity), the lightning rod, odometer, swim fins, catheter and the Franklin stove, Franklin also established Philadelphia’s first subscription library, police force and fire department. Mr. Franklin is also credited as coming up with



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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Inspirational MLK Quotes and Sayings
The third Monday in January celebrates the life and legacy of one of America's most influential and inspirational figures in the civil rights' movement. It's Martin Luther Jr. King Day. Martin Luther King was born in Atlanta on Jan. 15, 1929. As a young boy, he attended segregated public schools in Georgia and graduated from high school at the age of 15. In 1948, he received his B.A. degree from Morehouse College and in 1955, he received his Ph.D from Boston University. King



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Happy National Nothing Day: Famous phrases about nothing
While holidays celebrate just about everything under the sun these days, Jan. 16 is a rather unusual holiday. It's National Nothing Day, an annual holiday that celebrates, well, nothing! Legend has it that back in 1973, Harold Pullman Coffin created the day "to provide Americans with one national day when they can just sit without celebrating, observing, or honoring anything." Popular Nothing Phrases Since today is dedicated to everything nothing, take a peek at these popular



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Appreciate a Dragon Day: Famous Dragons
Jan. 16 is Appreciate a Dragon Day, an annual "holiday" launched in 2004 by award-winning novelist Donita K. Paul to celebrate the release of her book, “DragonSpell.” These mythical creatures have fascinated folks for centuries. Highly intelligent, dragons often resemble lizards or snakes. Some have wings and breathe fire while others are poisonous. Some have more than one head and/or tail and others have scales and horns. Dragons typically live far away from humans and have



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Happy National Hat Day
Men wear ‘em, women wear ‘em, children wear ‘em and pets wear ‘em. Yessir, folks have wearing 'em for centuries. Whether you wear 'em for comfort, style, religious reasons or to hide a receding hairline, today is dedicated to all things hats. Colorful ones, plain ones, furry ones or fancy ones, Jan. 15 is National Hat Day. Legend has it that on this day back in 1797, James Hetherington (Heatherington) strolled along a London street wearing his newly designed top hat. When peo


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National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Although some four-legged friends may not be all that thrilled about this “howliday”, today is going to the dogs – and cats - and pigs - and horses. Jan. 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, an annual event created by friend and animal behaviorist, Colleen Paige. Fido’s and Fluffy’s across America celebrate by getting all dolled up in their very best doggy duds andfeline frocks. And just in case you or your furry friend are having a “ruff” day, with some simple planning you



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Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Feast Your Eyes on the World's Sexiest Guys
OK, ladies. Get ready to feast your eyes on the world's sexiest guys! Whether you are a people watcher or someone who appreciates a nice view, go grab your binoculars! Get ready to treat yourself, girls! Jan. 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day! On the heels of National Man Watcher's Day, this annual "holiday" is the perfect day to practice those hootin', hollerin' and whistling skills. While the origins are unknown, who really needs a reason to appreciate super sexy men wi



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International Kiss a Ginger Day: Pucker up & plant one on your favorite redhead today
It’s time to pucker up, people. Jan 12 is International Kiss a Ginger Day, an annual event that encourages folks to plant a great big smooch on the gorgeous men and women with red hair. Back in 2009, Derek Forgie created a Facebook group in response to the vile 2008 Kick a Ginger Facebook campaign which resulted in red-headed children being assaulted in schools. Instead, Forgie’s “karmic counter-event” was created to spread a little love to gingers across the land. Fun Facts



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Houseplant Appreciation Day
If the winter blues have you a little down-in-the-dumps, perhaps a little green may be just what the doctor ordered! While the weather outside may be frightful, Jan. 10 is delightful! Besides Peculiar People Day, National Cut Your Energy Costs Day and National Bittersweet Chocolate Day, it's also Houseplant Appreciation Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates houseplants of all shapes and sizes. Plants not only add color to the home, they also help us stay healthy! They incr



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Peculiar People Day: Weird, wacky and downright strange facts
If you tend to march to the beat of a different drummer, today may really float your boat! January 10 is Peculiar People Day, an annual "holiday" that celebrates folks who, well, live life a little outside the box! Merriam-Webster describes peculiar as "different from the usual or normal; special, particular, odd, curious, eccentric." But no matter how you define it, being a little wacky or different makes a person stand out in the crowd. Whether it's the way we dress or quir



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National Static Electricity Day: Shocking!
It happens when you least expect it. You are busy at work, at home or at school, minding your own business, when bam, it happens. Whether you touch another person or an inanimate object, it can be a "shocking" experience! During the winter months, it is often hard to avoid. And every once in a while, it can even make your hair stand straight up! So what is it? Besides Word Nerd Day, it's also National Static Electricity Day. Shocking! While the origins of this annual holiday



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Word Nerd Day
Long ones, short ones, silly ones, hard ones - if you are a connoisseur of words, you’re in luck. Today is Word Nerd Day. Although the genesis and particulars of this holiday are completely unknown, (National) Word Nerd Day is celebrated annually every Jan. 9.No matter how old or young you happen to be, adding more words to your vocabulary is fun. Today is also National Statict Electricity Day!



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Hubba hubba: It's National Man Watcher's Day
OK, ladies.....If your significant tends to gawk or drool every time a good looking gal walks by, today is your kind of day! Jan. 8 is National Man Watcher’s Day, also referred to as Male Watcher's Day. While this special day comes but once a year, this annual "holiday" provides the perfect opportunity to finally turn the other cheek and turn the table on our male counterparts! Yep, it’s finally our turn to publicly and proudly admire the male species in all their magnificent