National Lost Penny Day is a yearly celebration held on February 12. Pennies are often seen as trivial coins that don’t easily fit in wallets or purses. They tend to escape from pockets or bags, and once lost, are rarely recovered. This day encourages you to pause from your busy life and search […]
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National School Breakfast Week occurs during the first full week of March each year, aiming to highlight one of the most significant welfare initiatives in the United States. It’s widely recognized that breakfast is a vital meal of the day — and the federal government concurs. Established in 1966, the School Breakfast Program has […]
It’s February 11, and you’re probably wondering what’s special about today! Well, it’s National Inventors’ Day, a day we should all take a moment to celebrate! Think about it—where would we be without the brilliant minds of our inventors? The creativity and innovation of humanity are what truly distinguish us from every other species […]
Unity Day stands as a public holiday in Burundi, celebrated annually on February 5. The country has seen ethnic tensions between the Tutsis and Hutus, which have only led to devastation, loss, and poverty. With a predominantly rural population, where just 13.4% live in urban settings, it’s crucial for Burundians to move past […]
Your fondness for tater tots probably took root back in elementary school, perhaps with a bit of influence from the iconic 2004 movie “Napoleon Dynamite.” But there’s a lot more to these delightful potato bites than meets the eye! Believe it or not, they have made their way into the realm of fine […]
National Drink Wine Day is celebrated annually on February 18, making it the perfect occasion to kick back with a glass or two of your favorite wine, whether that’s a rich Cabernet Sauvignon or a crisp Chardonnay. Since its inception around 7000 BC, wine has held a significant place in human culture—some ancient […]
Workplace Eye Wellness Month is observed every March, with various organizations throughout the U.S., such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Optometric Association, and Prevent Blindness, championing this cause. While Save Your Vision Month also takes place in March, there is an urgent need to focus on eye health in the workplace, where […]
Trisomy Awareness Month takes place in March, highlighting a congenital disorder where a person has three copies of a chromosome rather than the usual two. The most recognized form of trisomy is Down syndrome, linked to an extra copy of chromosome 21. When it comes to pregnancies, trisomy 16, which involves three copies of […]
As passionate readers, we’re excited to honor Read an E-Book Month this March and for all the Marches to come. Can you believe e-books have been around for almost 50 years? They have evolved significantly with advances in technology, but their essence has remained for half a century. E-books have revolutionized how we read, making […]
March marks the observance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the United States, shining a light on a range of disabilities that affect learning and behavior. This includes conditions like autism and ADHD, as well as physical and intellectual challenges such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and Down syndrome. The goal of […]