September 2010
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9.30. here's mud in your eyes...
It’s time to get down and dirty, today is National Mud Pack Day. Today is for learning and appreciating the use of mud on the face (or really any other part of the body).
Mud packs have been popular for years for facial treatments to keep the skin young, soft, and supple. Mud packs contain peloid, which is mud used therapeutically. They consist of humus and minerals formed...
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9.29. picture of good health...
According to the American Heart Association, physical activity and fitness are important to women because cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. One in two women suffers from heart disease or stroke. The risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke can be reduced with regular physical activity, so today we celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day,...
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9.28. stupid is as stupid does...
They say there’s no such thing as a stupid question, but today apparently there is, as we celebrate Ask a Stupid Question Day
Ask a Stupid Question Day was started by teachers in the 1980s. At the time, there was a movement to try and get kids to ask more questions in the classroom.
Today’s your chance to ask all of those questions you’ve always been afraid to ask. Go ahead, I promise I...
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9.27. tourist attractions...
Pack your bags, today we celebrate World Tourism Day.
Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has celebrated World Tourism Day. The idea is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.
This year, World Tourism Day’s host country is China, and...
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9.26. how 'bout them apples...
Make today the apple of your eye, as we celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day.
Johnny Appleseed Day honors one of America’s great legends on his birthday. Johnny Appleseed, A.K.A. John Chapman was one of the many American settlers who were enthralled with the movement west across the U.S. (in those days West meant Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois). As Johnny Appleseed traveled west, he planted...
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9.25. this land is my land, this land is your...
Today is National Public Lands Day. NPLD is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy.
Millions travel to our national forests, parks, and wilderness areas each year, and today is a day to give back. Thousands of volunteers coast to coast will put their hands to work today to improve and enhance our treasured lands. Volunteers...
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9.24. have you hugged a vegetarian today?
Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for — today is Hug A Vegetarian Day.
Today is a day to show appreciation for those who have made the compassionate choice to go vegetarian.
If you’re a vegetarian, go ahead and announce to all your friends, family, and even random strangers if you please that today is Hug A Vegetarian Day. Then stare at them awkwardly until they give you a hug.
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9.23. it's a dog's (political) life...
Harry S. Truman once said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog,” and today we happily celebrate Dogs In Politics Day.
Dos have been around in politics probably as long as there have been politics. And throughout history, they have played a very important role in the lives of Presidents.
From one of President Obama’s most tightly kept secrets – what would be the first family’s first...
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9.22. fall into place...
The air is a little bit crisper, and the nights are about to get a little bit longer, today is the first day of fall otherwise known as the Autumn Equinox.
The Autumn Equinox marks the first day of the autumn season and it occurs when the sun crosses the equator moving from the northern hemisphere to the southern. Autumnal Equinox is the only time during the year when the length of the day and...
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9.21. it's the little things...
Today is World Gratitude Day. Today is a day to celebrate your existence, passions, relatives, friends, and all the little tings that bring joy into your everyday existence.
Today is your opportunity to show your gratitude and appreciation. You can shower your loved ones with love and thanks, take too many pictures, indulge in all the amazing experiences you have everyday and don’t forget...
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9.20. pleased as punch...
Today we honor punch – the kind from a bowl, not a fist – as we celebrate National Punch Day.
The word punch comes from the Hindi word, paunch, as the idea of punch was first brought from India to England by sailors and employees of the British East India Company in the early 1600s. Early punch concoctions contained five ingredients: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. Since then,...
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9.19. ayy, matey...
Ayast, me hearties, today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day (ITLAPD).
ITLAPD was started in 1996 by John Baur )Ol’ Chumbucket and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy). According to Summers, the day came about during a raquetball game between he and Baur. One of them reacted to the pain with an outburst of “Aaar!”” and the idea was born. The game actually took place on June 6, 1995, but out of...
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9.18. say cheeseburger...
Today is National Cheeseburger Day, and we should all, most certainly celebrate.
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day by firing up the grill, and cooking cheeseburgers. You can do so for lunch or dinner…. or both!
Image from www.informationarchitects.jp.
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9.17. we the people...
Today is Constitution Day a.k.a. Citizenship Day. It is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
While Constitution Day only became an official holiday in 2004, it’s roots stretch much farther back. In 1940, Congress initiated I Am An American Day for the third Sunday in May, the citizens themselves, however arrived at September 17. Then in 1952, Olga T....
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9.16. in the (o)zone...
Today is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Today commemorates the date in 1987 on which the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed.
You can celebrate today by using ozone friendly products, attending an event that promotes saving the ozone layer, and participating in other ozone saving activities. For more information visit to the United...
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9.15. never felt better...
September 15th is Felt Hat Day. With cooler fall weather approaching, it’s time to put those straw fedoras away, and pull out the warmer felt option.
Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting, condensing, and pressing fibers. Felt can be of any color, and made into any shape or size. It is the oldest form of fabric known.
Celebrating today is easy, I encourage you to wear a felt hat...
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9.14. dollars to donuts...
Get ready for a day full of sugar, cream, and of course delight, today is National Cream-Filled Donut Day.
Sure, cream-filled donuts may also be chock-full of calories, but you can indulge for just one day.
Celebrate today by heading out to your local donut shop, or you can make your own cream-filled donuts with this recipe. Either way, it’s sure to be sinfully delicious!
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9.13. everything's better with chocolate...
Today we celebrate the greatest substance known to man — chocolate. Today is International Chocolate Day.
Celebrate today by enjoying a piece of chocolate (or two, or three…), a chocolate martini, perhaps, or really anything chocolate. You can also visit International Chocolate Day’s Facebook page. And, if you’re in Boston, hit up the Bristol Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel for...
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9.12. my milkshake brings all the boys to the...
Get ready for another holiday of delicious proportions, today is Chocolate Milkshake Day. Today is a day for chocoholics and ice cream lovers alike to savor and satisfy you appetite for chocolate, or milkshakes, or both!
So head out to your local ice cream shop, diner, or anywhere else that has milkshakes and enjoy. Or you can try one of these recipes.
Bottoms up!
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9.11. patriot through and through...
Nine years after the day that changed America forever, we celebrate Patriot Day. Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on Spetember 11, 2001. Many Americans refer to Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11.
On the direction of the President, the flag should be displayed on the homes of Americans,...
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9.10. a matter of life and death...
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day put on by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). The theme this year is, “Many Faces, Many Places: Suicide Prevention Across to World,” to underscore the importance of an international effort to prevent suicide.
IASP is dedicated to preventing suicidal behavior to alleviate its effects, and to provide a form for academians, mental health...
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9.9. grin and (teddy) bear it...
They’re cuddly, loveable, and by golly, they make us feel safe: they’re teddy bears, and today we celebrate them in all their splendor. Today is Teddy Bear Day. A teddy bear if you don’t know (and if you don’t, who are you?), is a stuffed toy bear. The name Teddy Bear comes from a story relating to former U.S. President Theodore, “Teddy,” Roosevelt. Roosevelt was on a bear-hunting trip in...
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9.8. one for the books...
Get ready to get your book on, today is International Literacy Day.
September 8 was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO on November 17, 1965. It was first celebrated in 1966, with an aim to draw attention to importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies. With celebrations all around the world, UNESCO uses today as a way to remind the...
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9.7. different strokes for different folk...
Today we celebrate an American folk art icon, and her commitment to hard work, today is Grandma Moses Day.
Grandma Moses was born Anna Mary Robertson on September 7, 1860 in Greenwich, New York. She and her husband were first farmers in Virginia until they settled in Eagle Bridge, New York. They ha ten children.
Grandma Moses was a world-renowned American folk artist, yet, she did not begin her...
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9.6. fruits of your labor...
Get ready for a day of relaxation, barbecuing, and most importantly, not working (hopefully), for today we celebrate Labor Day.
The first Labor Day in the U.S. as celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. It became a federal holiday in 1894 following the deaths of several workers during the Pullman Strike.
The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal for...
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9.5. better late than never...
Forget the calendar and leave your watch at home, today is Be Late For Something Day.
Today is a great day to be behind schedule for any number of occasions. It is a day to relax, and not let the clock run your life.
So use today as an opportunity to be fashionable late for anything and everything, and enjoy every single minute of it.
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9.4. newspaper man...
Today is Newspaper Carrier Day, a day to honor everyone who is now, or once was a newspaper carrier.
Newspaper Carrier Day commemorates the hiring of the very first newspaper carrier, Barney Flaherty in 1833. For many years kids held paper routes, but today very few kids deliver papers door to door the way they used to, but it is still a valuable trade.
Celebrate today by recognizing all of your...
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9.3. mmm skyscraper i love you...
Today’s celebration is a tall order, as it’s Skyscraper Day, a day to appreciate and admire the world’s tallest skyscrapers.
Skyscrapers are both engineering and architectural marvels. As building up is often an only option in crowded cities, skyscrapers became the norm. And as technical capabilities in construction improved skyscrapers have become taller and taller.
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9.2. heads will roll...
Get those guillotines ready and hold on to your hat, today is National Beheading Day.
Through out history, beheadings have cropped up, and everyone from commoners to kings fell victim.
But don’t lose your head, you don’t have to do anything crazy to celebrate today. You can celebrate today by reading about beheadings and their history or watch a movie like A Knights Tale (okay, he doesn’t get...
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9.1. hold the phone...
Today we celebrate the first woman telephone operator in America by celebrate Emma M. Nutt Day.
Emma Mills Nutt became the first woman telephone operator on September 1, 1878 when she started working for the Edwin Holmes Telephone Dispatch Company in Boston, Massachusetts. Emma reportedly could remember every number in the telephone directory of the New...