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National Pass Gas Day: Fun Fart Facts
When it comes to holidays, January has one of the most, well, unusual events of the year. Fair warning - if you are the faint of "fart," this particular holiday may not be for you. On the heels of National Bean Day, Jan. 7 is National Pass Gas Day. Yep, seriously folks. One day a year is devoted to, well, flatulence. Certain foods like beans, broccoli, cabbage and eggs, may make people gassier than others. Whether intentional or accidental, silent or otherwise, everyone lets
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National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day: When to give the tree the heave-ho
After all the fabulous food, the non-stop shopping and the get-togethers, the hustle-and-bustle of the holiday season is o-v-e-r. But before we can get back to a "normal" routine, there is one more thing we need to do. While the halls have been decked, the drummers are done drumming and Santa has settled down for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tackle all those balls, un-tangle the bright lights and the granddaddy of ‘em all – the ole’ Christmas tree. Besides National Bean
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National Bird Day: Today is for the birds!
Whether you prefer black, red, yellow or bald, today is dedicated to birds of all shapes, colors and sizes – it’s National Bird Day! After all, who can resist those colorful feathers and beautiful songs? Americans celebrate this annual holiday, launched by Born Free USA and the Avian Welfare Coalition, every January 5. Because nearly 12 percent of the world’s bird species may face extinction, education and awareness is paramount for the conservation of birds. While National B
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National Spaghetti Day: Oodles of noodles for pasta lovers
Attention pasta lovers. If you love spaghetti, and who doesn’t, go grab your biggest fork. One of the most delicious food holidays in the entire year is finally here. Hip hip hooray - Jan. 4 is National Spaghetti Day in the U.S.A! While the origins of this annual occasion are unknown, National Spaghetti Day is dedicated to the long and thin noodle comprised of semolina and water. Folks have been enjoying pasta for centuries. Whether you buy it in a box, in the refrigerated ai
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National Trivia Day: Amaze (and annoy) friends with totally useless trivia
Do you know what day it is? If you are one of those people who love to rattle off little known facts, or if Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit are your favorite games of all times, today may just be your lucky day. Jan. 4 is National Trivia Day, although you probably knew that already! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, being able to recall and recant interesting (irrelevant) tidbits of trivia can be fun (or annoying). Now you can totally amaze and annoy your fri
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Humiliation Day: Humility quotes and sayings
With a brand new year underway, many people look forward to new beginnings. Whether your particular resolution for the New Year involves a healthier lifestyle, new job or perhaps a new romance, this is the time of year when many people reflect and re-evaluate and today is no exception. While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, Jan. 3 is Humiliation Day. It’s a special day of the year that focuses on humility and being humble, not humiliating others. While humility
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Zzzzzzz. Festival of Sleep Day: Top Tips to Help You Sleep Tight Every Night
While its origins are unknown, Festival of Sleep Day is the perfect time to catch up on a little shut-eye. The amount of sleep we get directly impacts our quality of life. Getting a good night's sleep also positively affects your mood, memory, learning and creative skills. Getting enough sleep can also reduce your stress levels. Besides better concentration, people who are well-rested look healthier and more attractive. Plus, folks who are well-rested lose more fat than those
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Happy Mew Year for Cats Day: Purrfect!
When it comes to holidays, today is simply "purrfect." Jan. 2 is a special day of the year for felines of all shapes and sizes. It’s Happy Mew Year for Cats Day, an annual “howliday” created by Thomas and Ruth Roy. This special day celebrates those “purrfect” pussycats we love so much. While many holidays are all in good fun, many animal-related holidays also help raise awareness about the millions of unwanted, unloved, neglected and abused cats (and dogs) that end up in an
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National Hangover Day: How to get over a hangover
If you rang in the New Year with a little too much holiday cheer, you may be paying the price today! Besides New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 is also National Hangover Day, also referred to as Bad Hangover Day! Whether you attended a great big holiday bash or small get-together for New Year’s Eve, indulging in too much of the bubbly can result in a horrible hangover the next day. According to Mayo Clinic, a hangover is defined as “a group of unpleasant signs and symptoms that can devel
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National Bloody Mary Day
If you enjoyed New Year’s Eve a smidge too much, you’re in luck! Not only is January 1st New Year’s Day, it’s also National Hangover Day and National Bloody Mary Day. While the only honest-to-goodness known cure for a hangover is well, time, some swear that drinking a Bloody Mary the morning after a big night, can cure whatever ails ya! Fernand Petiot is often credited as the “inventor” of the drink when he mixed equal parts of tomato juice and vodka at Harry’s New York Bar i
