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Silly Sayings Day: Remember That One?
Don't get your dander up but it's time to spill the beans! Besides International Skeptics Day and No Bra Day, Oct. 13 is the cat's meow! It's Silly Sayings Day, an annual "holiday" created by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, the "Queen of Holidays", that celebrates silly sayings and phrases. Like fashion, popular catch phrases, interesting expressions and witty sayings tend to come and go. While some of today's most popular phrases include a slew of easy-to-use acronyms like LOL,
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National Moldy Cheese Day
Hip hip hooray - Oct. 9 is (National) Moldy Cheese Day! While the thought of moldy cheese may not be too appetizing, this annual “holiday” can be celebrated two totally different ways. How to Celebrate Moldy Cheese Day National Moldy Cheese Day serves as a reminder to take a peek at what’s lurking in your refrigerator. It’s time to check your cheese! Who wants to bite into a piece of moldy cheese during a midnight fridge raid? You can also celebrate this cheesy day by enjoyin
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Curious Events Day: 10 of the World's Most Mysterious Mysteries
October 9 is not only Fire Prevention Day and Moldy Cheese Day, it’s also Curious Events Day! While the origins are, well, curious, this annual “holiday” celebrates the out-of-this-world, unexplainable mysteries. Whether you believe in alien beings, mysterious creatures, out-of-this-world events or a host of conspiracy theories, some of the world's greatest mysteries remain unsolved. Or are they? 10 of the World's Most Mysterious Mysteries Bermuda Triangle - Many ships and a
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National Vodka Day: Raise your cocktail glass & celebrate like James Bond
Get ready to raise your cocktail glass, America. Oct. 4 is National Vodka Day! While the origins of this holiday are unknown, this super smooth drink is nearly tasteless, odorless and colorless, making it the perfect spirit for mixers. Vodka, which means “water” in Russian, can be made out of just about anything that can be fermented including potatoes, grains, grapes or beets? Add a bit of water, filter and voila. You can even make your own, one-of-a-kind vodka infusions. I
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National Taco Day
Have you heard the latest? A delightfully delicious food holiday is a few hours away and Americans are in the “moooood” to celebrate! Oct. 4 is National Taco Day in the U.S.A which means free and really, really cheap tacos for hungry Americans. In fact, some refer to this delicious day as Free Taco Day. While the origins of this annual occasion are unknown, National Taco Day celebrates all things tacos. This popular Mexican dish, typically comprised of folded or rolled torti
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World Animal Day: Celebrating animals of all shapes, sizes & species
Oct. 4 is World Animal Day (WAD), an annual event that celebrates animals and the important role they play in our lives. Not to be confused with World Farm Animals Day which occurs October 2, WAD began in 1931 at an ecologists' convention in Florence. October 4 was selected as World Animal Day because it is also the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals and environment. As the human population continues to grow, animal habitat continues to diminish a
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International Toot Your Flute Day celebrates you and all your fabulousness
While holidays celebrate all sorts of special occasions, famous people, fabulous food and super-duper inventions, today’s holiday celebrates that very special person in your life - you! Oct. 4 is International Toot Your Flute Day, an annual holiday dedicated just to you. In our hustle-and-bustle society, there just isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. Between the kids, chores, work, family and a slew of never-ending activities, who has time for primping and pa
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Name Your Car Day: What’s your car’s name?
Whether you are a bona fide collector or simply have a hankerin’ for cars and trucks, today is right up your alley! Besides National Custodial Workers Recognition Day and World Farm Animals Day, Oct. 2 is also (National) Name Your Car Day! Whether you own a classic convertible, a brand spankin’ new pick-up truck, magnificent muscle car or a well-loved, old beater, many auto enthusiasts name their cars, trucks, motorcycles and/or boats. In fact, more than 25 percent of motoris
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World Farm Animals Day: The senseless suffering farm animals endure
Oct. 2 is World Farm Animals Day or World Day for Farmed Animals, an annual event that exposes and mourns the senseless suffering and inhumane treatment many farm animals endure on farms and in slaughterhouses around the world. More than 65 billion farm animals, cows, pigs, chickens and turkeys, are killed each year. 269 chickens are slaughtered in the United States each second or 23 million chickens each day. The annual event is observed on Oct. 2 to commemorate Mahatma Gand
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National Homemade Cookies Day: Yum!
Move over, Cookie Monster. If you have a hankerin’ for sweet treats, and who doesn’t, you’re in luck. Oct. 1 is National Homemade Cookies Day, also known as Homemade Cookies Day! While the origins of this particular food holiday are unknown, now is the perfect excuse to whip up a batch of your family’s favorite treat. And with cooler weather on the way, nothing smells more inviting than fresh cookies baking in the oven. Who can resist biting into a warm and delicious, homemad
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World Vegetarian Day: In the ‘moood’ for healthy, meatless food
Have you heard the news? A very special day of the year is here and people around the world are ready to celebrate. If you are in the “mooood” for delicious and healthy food – you’re in luck! Oct. 1 is World Vegetarian Day. Founded by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) in 1977, this annual “holiday” encourages folks to kick the meat habit while raising awareness about the benefits of a vegetarian diet. Each year, about 1 million Americans become vegetarians. Whether
