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    MDBCs 28 Jun 2023

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    June 28th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Basilides and Potamiana Irenaeus of Lyon (Western Christianity) Heimerad Blessed Maria Pia Mastena Paulus I Vincenza Gerosa June 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Ukraine) Poznań Remembrance Day (Poland) Vidovdan, celebrating St. Vitus and an important day in Serbian history. (Eastern Orthodox Church)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    National Insurance Awareness Day
    National Tapioca Day
    Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche
    Christopher Street Day
    Hari Raya Haji
    National Climate-Smart Skin Awareness Day
    National Grant Day
    National Lauren Day
    National Logistics Day
    National Parchment Day
    National Paul Bunyan Day
    Sacrifice Feast Eve
    Stonewall Riots Anniversary
    Tabaski Day
    The National Day of Joy
    Vietnamese Family Day
    Waqfat Arafat Day
    Wimbledon
    National Ceviche Day
    International Body Piercing Day
    Happy Heart Hugs Day
     
    Mel Brooks’s Birthday
    Markiplier’s Birthday
    Katelyn Elizabeth’s Birthday
    John Elway’s Birthday
    Elon Musk’s Birthday
    Diamond Strawberry’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
     Tau Day
    Tau Day, an anti-Pi Day holiday, is an unofficial observance held every year since 2010 on June 28, or 06/28 as written in the American date format.

    The day began as a way to recognize tau, τ, a ratio constant describing the relationship between the circumference and the radius of a circle. In recent years, some mathematicians and physicists have argued for the replacement of pi (π) by tau.
    Replacing Pi
    The concept of replacing pi by tau as a better way to describe the relationship between a circle’s circumference and its radius was first brought up by mathematics professor, Bob Palais in the Mathematical Intelligencer in an article called π is wrong!. This was followed by the publishing of the Tau Manifesto by physicist Michael Hartl. Both of these articles called for the replacement of pi by tau. Tau, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its radius, is equal to 2 π or 6.283.
    Not Widely Accepted
    Tau is not yet widely accepted within the scientific community, though there is a large community of scientists and technologists who have called for the replacement of pi by tau.
    Other Mathematical Dates
    The Gregorian Calendar is full of dates that when written in a special manner represent a mathematical or scientific concept. Some of these include Yellow Pig Day, Mole Day, Fibonacci Day, Palindrome Day, and e-Day. Use our Date Pattern Calculator to find out other interesting calendar dates during the year.
    How to Celebrate?
    Because the value of tau is twice the value of pi, proponents of tau day call for “twice as much of pie” and to eat circular shaped food. So, instead of one slice of pie, eat two or four. If you are a teacher, use this day to encourage students to get interested in mathematics and to consider mathematics as a career choice. Did You Know…
    … that Michael Hartl, called for renaming March 14 (3/14) or Pi Day to Half Tau Day?
     
     
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    Inspirational speaker Dr. Wayne Dyer still remembers the card his kids gave him for his 64th birthday. The front said, "Inside is a message from God."
    Pleased they finally appreciated his work, he opened it to read, "See you soon!"
     
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    My husband uses scraps of wood, called "shorts," for carving. In a lumber store, he saw some lovely pieces in a bin behind the counter. But he had a lot of explaining to do after he asked the clerk,
    "Do you mind if I come around and poke through your shorts?"
     
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    I arrived home to find the place ransacked. Fortunately, my niece and her husband, PJ, were with me.
    Grabbing a golf club, PJ searched the house to make sure the robber was gone. Then he looked at the club -- a three iron.
    "I should have taken the wedge," he said.
    "Why?" I asked.
    "Lately I've been having trouble hitting anything with my three."
     
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    Shortly before our 25th wedding anniversary, my husband sent 25 long-stemmed yellow roses to me at my office. A few days later, I plucked all the petals and dried them. On the night of our anniversary, I spread the petals over the bed and lay on top of them, wearing only a negligee.

    As I'd hoped, I got a reaction from my husband.

    When he saw me, he shouted, "Are those potato chips?"
     
     
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    It Was A Happy Day For All Witches
     
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    MDBCs 25 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 25th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Arbor Day (Philippines) Christian feast day: David of Munktorp Eurosia Maximus (Massimo) of Turin Philipp Melanchthon (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Presentation of the Augsburg Confession (Lutheran) Prosper of Aquitaine Prosper of Reggio William of Montevergine June 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Mozambique from Portugal in 1975. National Catfish Day (United States) Statehood Day (Slovenia) Statehood Day (Virginia) Teacher's Day (Guatemala) World Vitiligo Day  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    Bourdain Day
    Global Beatles Day
    International Day of the Seafarer - 1
    The Day of the Filipino Seafarer - 2
    Bonalu
    Color TV Day
    Croatia Independence Day
    Goats Cheese Day
    Log Cabin Day
    National Camp Counts Day
    National Croatian Wine Day
    National Fatherless Children’s Day
    National Leon Day
    National Olaplex Day
    National Strawberry Parfait Day
     
    Madison Reyes’s Birthday
    Mckenna Grace’s Birthday
    La La Anthony’s Birthday
    Kylie Cantrall’s Birthday
    George Michael’s Birthday
    Eric Carle’s Birthday
    Anthony Bourdain’s Birthday
     
     
    Fun Observances
     Please Take my Children to Work Day
    Please Take my Children to Work Day first began as a tongue-in-cheek holiday for overworked and tired stay-at-home mothers to take a day off from their routines. The holiday is celebrated annually on June 25.

    Today, as times have changed, this day applies to any parent who would like to take a break from their parental duties.
    The unofficial holiday, which is not be confused with Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, was created in 2003 by Jen Singer of MommaSaid.net - a parenting blog. The holiday encourages friends and family to take care of the children so that the stay-at-home parent can have some time to relax and rejuvenate.
    The holiday is also sometimes celebrated on June 30 or on the last Monday of June.
    How to Celebrate?
    Being a stay-at-home parent can be one of most rewarding as well as an exhausting experience for parents. This unofficial holiday is a great excuse for them to take a break and enjoy some much-needed me-time. Here are some ways to celebrate it:
    Ask friends or family members to look after your children for the day. And if they can't, hire a babysitter and take the day off to pamper yourself. Go to the spa or take the day to go to the movies or shop or do anything else that you may not be able to do on a normal day. If you know someone who is a stay-at-home parent, take this day to show your appreciation of them. Do something nice for them - take them out for an adults-only lunch or volunteer to babysit their children so that they can have some much needed time to themselves. Did You Know…
    …that a new-born child has 300 bones while a fully grown adult has 206? The bones fuse together as the child grows.
     
     
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    She's only in her 40s, but my friend Mary has bounced back from cancer, heart problems, even a stroke. Through it all, she and her husband, Mark, have kept their sense of humor.
    One day she said, "You know what kills me ... ?"
    Smiling, Mark teased, "Apparently nothing."
     
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    In the midst of a creative writing assignment we were doing in class, I asked my first-grade students to come up with a good name for the main character.
    "Chicago," called out one student.
    "Actually, I was looking for more of a Christian name," I said.
    "St. Louis!" he yelled back.
     
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    "Does anyone in this room need to be dismissed from jury duty?" my father, a judge, asked a roomful of prospective jurors.
    A nervous young man stood up. "I'd like to be dismissed," he said.
    "And why is that?"
    "My wife is about to conceive."
    Slightly taken aback, Dad responded, "I believe, sir, you mean 'deliver.' But either way, I agree. You should be there."
     
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    Snail mail, I decided, is definitely dead. Before I left on a trip to Alaska, I promised my five-year-old grandson, "I'll write you a letter when I get there."
    "Okay," he said. "I'd like an A."
     
     
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    MDBCs 24 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 24th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Army Day or Battle of Carabobo Day (Venezuela) Bannockburn Day (Scotland) Christian feast day: María Guadalupe García Zavala Nativity of Saint John the Baptist June 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the Caboclo (Amazonas, Brazil) Inti Raymi, a winter solstice festival and a New Year in the Andes of the Southern Hemisphere (Sacsayhuamán) St John's Day and the second day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the astronomical summer solstice, see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe), and its related observances: Enyovden (Bulgaria) Jaanipäev (Estonia) Jāņi (Latvia) Jónsmessa (Iceland) Midsummer Day (England) Saint Jonas' Festival or Joninės (Lithuania) Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Quebec) Sânziene (western Carpathian Mountains of Romania) Wattah Wattah Festival (Philippines) Fors Fortuna, ancient Roman festival to Fortuna  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    ARRL Field Day
    Farmer Day
    International Fairy Day
    National Kenneth Day
    National Le Day
    National Pralines Day
    National Relationship Equity Day
    National Summersgiving Day
    St John's Day (Venezuela)
    Upcycling Day
    UK Armed Forces Day
     
    Tana Mongeau’s Birthday
    Mindy Kaling’s Birthday
    Stassi Schroeder’s Birthday
    Lionel Messi’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
      Swim a Lap Day
    Dive into a pool and swim a lap or two for your health on June 24 or Swim a Lap Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates the ancient sport of swimming and encourages people to engage in it for the purpose of exercise.

    Humans have been swimming since antiquity for survival, recreation, and exercise. Historians and archaeologists have found cave paintings and written scripts that depict swimming as a common and enjoyable activity.
    Swimming emerged as a competitive sport in 19th century England, though there is historical evidence that the ancient Japanese were responsible for inventing it. Today, swimming is one of the most popular Olympic sports around the world and includes four kinds of swimming styles: the front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, and the breaststroke.
    Swim your Way to Health
    Studies have shown that swimming offers many health benefits. Because a swimmer uses all of his or her muscles while swimming, the activity is considered to be an excellent all-around workout. Not only does it burn substantial amounts of calories, it also increases heart activity and builds muscle strength. In addition, swimming can reduce stress and help people relax.
    In young children, swimming can help build posture, increase coordination, and flexibility, and can help with motor development.
    How to Celebrate?
    This one's easy: get into your swim gear, take a dip in your local pool, and swim a lap or 2. If you prefer, go swim in a lake, river, or the sea. Make sure you take all the necessary precautions one must take when swimming in nature. If you have never learned to swim, today is just the day to begin. Many community pools hold adult swimming classes. Join them and get started. Organize a pool party with family and friends and have your own mini-swim meet. Have children? Take a class on pool safety and how to supervise kids around pools and other bodies of water. Did You Know…
    …that swimming is the only sport that could save a life?
     
     
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    Martians land on Earth, and the first thing they do is seek out a doctor to discuss reproduction.

    "Martian forms come down an assembly line, and robots add the head, arms, and legs," the head Martian begins. "At the end of the line, they receive a power surge that activates them, and they walk away to their first assignment. Now, how do you humans do it?" The doctor whispers in the Martian’s ear. His eyes grow huge in disbelief.

    "That’s incredible," he says.

    "Why?" asks the doctor.

    "Because that’s how we build cars."
     
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    I’d just sat down at a Manhattan diner when I noticed schav on the menu. Since I hadn’t had a bowl of the cold, sour soup in quite a while, I ordered some.

    "We don’t have it today," said the waitress.

    "Oh, you have it only on certain days?" I asked.

    "No, we never have it."

    I was confused. "Then why is it on the menu?"

    "Oh," she said with a shrug, "some people like it."
     
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    Experience is a great teacher, especially if it’s someone else who’s learning from his mistakes. These examples were sent to learnfrommyfail.failblog.org:
    "When holding a DVD in one hand and food in the other, remember which hand has what when you take a bite."
    "When running errands where one stop involves going to a bank and one involves dropping off a firearm, drop off the firearm first."
    "If you’re prone to impulse purchases, stick to shoes, not tattoos."
    "When attending a funeral, never clap after the eulogy, regardless of how meaningful and heartfelt it was."
     
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    After I was widowed, I moved to Wales. My neighbor asked me where my husband was. "He’s gone to a better place," I said.
    She looked amazed. "Better than Wales?"
     
     
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    Johnny Cash's Love Letter To June Carter Cash Is One For The Ages | HuffPost Life
     
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    MDBCs 23 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 23rd 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Æthelthryth Marie of Oignies Joseph Cafasso June 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Father's Day (Nicaragua, Poland) Grand Duke's Official Birthday (Luxembourg) International Widows Day (international)[34] National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism (Canada) Okinawa Memorial Day (Okinawa Prefecture) Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations [although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20] (Roman Catholic Church, Europe Bonfires of Saint John (Spain) First night of Festa de São João do Porto (Porto) First day of Golowan Festival (Cornwall) Jaaniõhtu (Estonia) Jāņi (Latvia) Kupala Night (Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine) Last day of Drăgaica fair (Buzău, Romania) United Nations Public Service Day (International) Victory Day (Estonia)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    National Porridge Day
    National Take Your Dog to Work Day
    International Olympic Day
    Jura Independence Day
    Let it Go Day
    National Detroit Style Pizza Day
    National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day
    National Hydration Day
    National Pecan Sandies Day
    National Pink Day
    Pink Flamingo Day
    Women in Engineering Day
    Public Service Day
     
    Lilliana Ketchman’s Birthday
    Casey Frey’s Birthday
    Johannes Gutenberg’s Birthday
    Brawadis’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Typewriter Day
    June 23, the anniversary of the granting of a patent to American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes in 1868 is celebrated around the world as Typewriter Day. So, take out your old typewriter from the attic, dust it and get started on your magnum opus!

    A typewriter is a mechanical device that allows users to type directly on a sheet of paper. While many people had been working on different prototypes of typewriters before 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes' typewriter was the first one to be commercially marketed. Known as the Sholes and Glidden typewriter or the Remington 1 typewriter, the device could only type uppercase letters.
    Revolutionary Device
    Typewriters revolutionized the world of communications. Letters and correspondences looked more professional, followed a consistent format, and were more legible when typed out on a typewriter compared to handwritten communications that dominated the workplace in the past. In addition to creating an efficient and more organized workspace, the use of typewriters in businesses and governments worldwide meant that typing became a required skill for many jobs. A large percentage of these jobs were administrative in nature and were usually done by women, who were specifically hired for their typing skills - the typewriter played a very important role in opening up workspaces for women.
    How to Celebrate?
    Organize a typewriting contest – whoever types the fastest and with the least number of errors wins. Show your typewriter pride by wearing typewriter-shaped jewelry. Avoid using your computer and email, type letters and send them in the post or mail. Did You Know…
    …that most typewriters and computers today share the same keyboard layout?
     
     
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    The computer in my high school classroom was acting up. After watching me struggle with it, a student explained that my hard drive had crashed. So I called IT. "Can someone look at my computer?"

    I asked. "The hard drive crashed."

    "We can't just send people down on your say-so," said the specialist. "How do you know that's the problem?"

    "A student told me."

    "We'll send someone right over."    
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    When our client's dog lapped up anti-freeze, the veterinarian I work for ordered a unique treatment: an IV drip mixing fluids with vodka. "Go buy the cheapest bottle you can find," he told me. At the liquor store, I was uneasy buying cheap booze so early in the day, and I felt compelled to explain things to the clerk. "Believe it or not," I said, "this is for a sick dog." As I was leaving, the next customer plunked down two bottles of muscatel and announced, "These are for my cats."    
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    While visiting a retirement community, my wife and I decided to do some shopping and soon became separated.

    "Excuse me," I said, approaching a clerk. "I'm looking for my wife. She has white hair and is wearing white shoes."

    Gesturing around the store, the clerk responded, "Take your pick."
     
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    When my very pregnant niece, a sergeant in the New York Army National Guard, accidentally knocked over a glass of water, one of her soldiers volunteered to help clean it up. As he was mopping up the mess, an officer walked in.

    "Private, what's going on in here?" he asked.

    To the officer's horror, the private replied, "Sir, the sergeant's water broke, and I'm helping her clean up."    
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    MDBCs 22 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 22nd 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Aaron of Aleth Alban, first recorded Martyr in Britain (commemoration, Anglicanism) Blessed Pope Innocent V Eusebius of Samosata (Eastern Orthodox Church) John Fisher (Catholic Church) Nicetas of Remesiana Paulinus of Nola Thomas More (Catholic Church) June 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Anti-Fascist Struggle Day (Croatia) Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War (Belarus) Father's Day (Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey) Teachers' Day (El Salvador) Windrush Day (UK)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    National Kissing Day
    National Pet Choking Prevention Day
    B Kinder
    Dragon Boat Festival
    Glastonbury Festival
    National Chocolate Eclair Day
    National HVAC Tech Day
    National Limoncello Day
    Positive Media Day
    World Rainforest Day
     
    Meryl Streep’s Birthday
    Zach Clayton’s Birthday
    MC Sai’s Birthday
    Lee Min-ho’s Birthday
    Elizabeth Warren’s Birthday
    Cyndi Lauper’s Birthday
    Bob The Drag Queen’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Onion Ring Day
    Celebrate the delicious deep fried snack on June 22, Onion Ring Day.

    Commonly found on most bar menus in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, onion rings are made by breading and deep frying rings of onions. Onion rings are usually served with ketchup or some other form of dip or sauce.
    Found Around the World
    Some food historians believe that this snack was first created sometime in the 1930s in the United States, though versions of the dish can be found in many other parts of the world. In India for example, strips of onions are battered and fried and then served as a roadside snack.
    A blooming onion is a whole onion that is cut in a shape of a flower and then battered and deep fried. This version of a fried onion was first served in the late 1980s in a chain restaurant in the United States.
    How to Celebrate?
    Have onion rings for all your meals. Make it more interesting by creating different dipping sauces for each meal. Health conscious? What about baking onion rings instead of deep-frying them? Did You Know…
    …that people in Libya consume more onions than people in any other country?
     
     
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    Imagine my surprise when I went to Tipler Army Medical Center for a heart bypass operation and discovered my surgeon's name was Dr. Eror.
    "What a name for a doctor," I said, not sure whether to laugh or cry.
    "Yeah," he agreed. "You can imagine the reaction I got when I was a major."
     
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    On the way back from a Cub Scout meeting, my grandson asked my son the question. "Dad, I know that babies come from mommies' tummies, but how do they get there in the first place?" he asked innocently.
    After my son hemmed and hawed awhile, my grandson finally spoke up in disgust."You don't have to make something up, Dad. It's OK if you don't know the answer."
     
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    A co-worker returned after lunch carrying a dress from the cleaners. "Pretty," said one of the guys. "Big date tonight?"
    "I picked it up for a friend," she replied, adding, "Do you really think I could fit in a tiny thing like this?"
    Jerry smiled and said, "Do you really think I've lived this long by answering questions like that?"
     
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    My wife left the car unattended for only a minute, but it was long enough for our two-year-old to climb in, throw the car into reverse and crash into a lamppost. He was fine, but the car wasn't, and I had a hard time explaining who was behind the wheel to the insurance company.
    After a pause, the adjuster asked, "Do you let him drive often?"
     
     
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    MDBCs 21 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 21st 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Alban of Mainz Aloysius Gonzaga Engelmund of Velsen Martin of Tongres Onesimos Nesib (Lutheran) June 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the Martyrs (Togo) Father's Day (Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Uganda, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates) Go Skateboarding Day International Yoga Day (international) National Aboriginal Day (Canada) Solstice-related observances (see also June 20😞 Day of Private Reflection (Northern Ireland) International Surfing Day National Day (Greenland) We Tripantu, a winter solstice festival in the southern hemisphere. (Mapuche, southern Chile) Willkakuti, an Andean-Amazonic New Year (Aymara) Fête de la Musique World Humanist Day (Humanism) World Hydrography Day (international)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    National Selfie Day
    Go Skateboarding Day
    National Cookie Dough Day
    National Cookie Dough Day
    National Day of the Gong
    National Dog Party Day
     
    National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day
    National Seashell Day
     
    National Smoothie Day
    National Yard Games Day
    Reserves Day
    Shades for Migraine
    World Giraffe Day
    World MotorCycle Day
     
    Sofie Dossi’s Birthday
    Rebecca Black’s Birthday
    Lana Del Rey’s Birthday
    Max Schneider’s Birthday
    Chris Pratt’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
     Daylight Appreciation Day
    On June 21, wear your flip-flops, put on your sunglasses, and step outdoors to enjoy some Sun, because it is Daylight Appreciation Day. The holiday was created by Solatube International as a way to raise awareness about the advantages of daylighting.

    Daylighting is the use of natural light to light up interior spaces. This can be done by simply opening windows and raising shades in a room or by constructing windows and adding reflective surfaces to them to allow the maximum amount of sunlight indoors.
    An Ancient Practice...
    Daylighting is an ancient practice and is highly recommended by architects, interior decorators and energy experts today, due to its health and energy saving benefits. Using natural light cuts down on energy and electricity costs. Studies have shown that daylighting in the workplace can help increase productivity, work performance, employee satisfaction and retention.
    ...With Health Benefits
    By connecting people with nature and the outdoors even when they are indoors, daylighting helps reduce stress. Studies have shown that people who spend time in a room lit with bright sunlight tend to be happier than those who spend a lot of time under artificial lights.
    Longest Day of the Year
    Daylight Appreciation Day is fittingly celebrated on the longest day of the year for Northern Hemisphere residents - in most years, the June Solstice occurs on June 21. In the Northern Hemisphere, the day is also called the Summer Solstice and is considered by many to be the first day of summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the shortest day of the year and is thought to mark the first day of winter in the region.
    How to Celebrate?
    Speak to an architect or a civil engineer to find ways to daylight your indoor spaces. If you don't want to spend the time and money to make major structural changes to your place of work or home, what about taking some simple steps like opening the window, installing light colored drapes or curtains or applying a reflective surface to the window to let more natural sunlight in? If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, spend some time in the outdoors and appreciate the extended period of daylight. Maybe you could celebrate the day by hosting a BBQ and a pool party? Treat everyone with homemade creamsicles, iced tea and corn on the cob. Since it is also the June Solstice, why not spend the day participating in local solstice related events. Many cultures assign special significance to the solstices. Read about their traditions and participate in any local festivals or events marking the day. If you are a Southern Hemisphere dweller, make the most of the sunlight before peak winter sets in. Maybe host a soup party, where everyone brings warm soup to share? Serve warm and spiced wine to usher in the winter. Did You Know…
    …that daylighting designers and architects take into account the direction when deciding on where to build windows? South-facing windows let in a lot of winter sunlight but very little direct light in the summer. East- and west-facing windows, on the other hand, let in a lot of light during the morning and evenings but also tend to cause glare.
     
     
     
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    "Where is Pearl Harbor?" I asked my fourth-grade history class. "Here’s a hint: It’s a place where everyone wants to go."

    One student blurted out, "Candy Land!"
     
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    Workers at the Carlsberg brewery in Denmark walked off the job after losing a prized perk: unlimited beer at work. They now have to settle for three beers at lunch.
    A worker told the Wall Street Journal that wasn’t enough: "I need a beer when I take a cigarette break."
     
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    On his birthday, my husband was stuck driving our six rambunctious children around. As usual, they were yelling, punching, and annoying one another. Joel finally had had enough.

    "Kids," he said over the din, "if you would behave and be kind to each other, that would be a very nice birthday present for me."

    Our six-year-old shot back: "Too late, I already got you another present."
     
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    I took four tires to a friend’s garage sale and was asking $30 apiece. I needed to leave for a few minutes, so I asked him to watch them for me.

    "Sure," he said, "but if someone offers less, how low are you willing to go?"

    "Try for more, but I will accept $15," I said, and left.

    When I returned, my tires were gone. "How much did you get for them?" I asked excitedly.

    "Fifteen dollars each."

    "Who bought them?"

    "I did!"
     
     
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    The Giant Horse Conch is the Death Star of the Mollusk World
    The Giant Horse Conch (Triplofusus giganteus) can grow up to 24 inches across. It's most commonly found off the Atlantic coast of Florida at depths of 43 to 223 feet. If you go scuba diving there, the Giant Horse Conch is waiting for you. And it's hungry. This shows the monster hunting non-human prey: a Tulip Snail.
     
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    This diving suit was used in 1920s France and even included a telephone
     

     
    The deep sea has always been a source of fascination for us human beings, exploration seeming so tantalizingly possible and yet out of reach. For this reason, we have as a species long sought to explore the seafloor with diving suits. In the early 20th century there was tremendous interest in building those exploratory suits, including the Neufeldt-Kuhnke which spawned yet more variations.
     
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    MDBCs 20 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 20th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Adalbert of Magdeburg Florentina John of Matera Blessed Margareta Ebner Methodius of Olympus Pope Silverius June 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the National Flag (Argentina) Earliest possible date for the summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern hemisphere, and its related observance: Earliest day on which Day of the Finnish Flag can fall, while June 26 is the latest; celebrated on Saturday of Midsummer's Day (Finland) International Surfing Day (third Saturday in June, on or near Summer solstice) Litha / Midsummer celebrations in the northern hemisphere, Yule in the southern hemisphere. Gas Sector Day (Azerbaijan) Martyrs' Day (Eritrea) West Virginia Day (West Virginia) World Refugee Day (International)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    National American Eagle Day
    Ugliest Dog Day
    International Nystagmus Day
    National Celluma Light Therapy Day
    National Hike with a Geek Day
    National Ice Cream Soda Day
    National Jimmy Day
    National Kouign Amann Day
    National Vanilla Milkshake Day
    Rath Yatra
    World Productivity Day
    National Cherry Tart Day
     
    Sage The Gemini’s Birthday
    Nicole Kidman’s Birthday
    Lionel Richie’s Birthday
    Dave Hawks’s Birthday
    Capri Bryant’s Birthday
    Alex Guarnaschelli’s Birthday
     
     
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    My friend had been pounding the pavement in search of a job with no luck. Frustrated, she asked her dad to look at her résumé. He didn't get much further than the first line of her cover letter before spotting the problem.

    "Is it too generic?" she asked.

    "I doubt it," said her father.

    "Especially since it's addressed 'Dear Sir or Madman.'"
     
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    Someone advertising on Craigslist said she was well suited for child care. After all, she had plenty of experience in "CPR and Choking Children."
     
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    When a woman applies for a job at a citrus grove, the foreman asks, "Do you have any experience picking lemons?"

    "Well," she answers, "I've been divorced three times."
     
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    When asked her opinion on punctuality, an applicant for an office job assured me she thought it was extremely important.
    "I use periods, commas, and question marks all the time," she said.
     
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    Louie and his wife are listening to the radio when they hear the weather report: "A snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the odd-numbered side of the street.” So Louie gets up and moves his car.

    Two days later—same thing. "A snow emergency has been declared,” blares the radio. "Park your cars on the even-numbered side of the street.” Louie gets up and does what he’s told.

    Three days later: "There will be a foot of snow today. Park your cars on the ...,” and then the power goes out.

    "What should I do?” a confused Louie asks his wife.

    "This time,” she says, "why don’t you just leave the car in the garage?”
     
     
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    MDBCs 19 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 19th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Deodatus (or Didier) of Nevers (or of Jointures) Gervasius and Protasius (Catholic Church) Hildegrim of Châlons Juliana Falconieri Romuald Ursicinus of Ravenna Zosimus June 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) New Church feast day New Church Day Day of the Independent Hungary (Hungary) Feast of Forest (Palawan) Juneteenth (United States) Labour Day (Trinidad and Tobago) Laguna Day (Laguna) Birthday of Jose Gervasio Artigas (Uruguay) World Sickle Cell Day (International)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    National Martini Day
    National Take Your Cat to Work Day
    International Box Day
    International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
    National FreeBSD Day
    National Garfield the Cat Day
    National Watch Day
    Sacred Heart
    Real Food Day
     
    Tommie Lee’s Birthday
    Symonne Harrison’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
     Sauntering Day
    June 19 is Sauntering Day, an annual holiday that reminds people to pause, take a stock of their busy schedules, and slow down for a bit. And because the day has the word sauntering in it, it also encourages everyone to take a leisurely walk.

    The unofficial holiday is the brainchild of W.T. Rabe, who created it at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan in the late 1970s. Rabe invented Sauntering Day as a response to the rising popularity of jogging, and to inspire people to slow down the pace of their lives and unwind.
    How to Celebrate?
    Take your lunchtime or leave a little early from work to take a stroll in a park close to you. Saunter down to your local coffee shop with a book in hand and spend some time people watching while drinking coffee. Don't want to saunter? No worries. This holiday is all about getting away from the daily grind and finding a way to relax. Whether you chill at home with a glass of wine and a movie marathon on the TV or take a stroll around your neighborhood, remember to enjoy yourself! Did You Know…
    …that for average walkers, walking 1 mile or 1.6 kilometers can burn up to 100 calories? So, why not saunter your way to health?
     
     
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    A soldier in my National Guard platoon became concerned when the Army insisted that he sign up for direct deposit.

    "It’s not going to work for me," he said, panicked.

    "Why not?" I asked.

    "Because I use my Guard pay for spending money."

    "So?"

    "For the past ten years, I’ve been telling my wife that I serve for free!"
     
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    Our grandson’s scoutmaster must have fainted when he saw what he’d texted to his troop’s parents: "Scouts 7:00 Sharp at the Church. We will finish up Aviation, Cycling, and Gynecology Merit Badges."

    That was followed by this message three minutes later: "Change of Plans. We will not be finishing up the Gynecology Merit Badge. Instead, it will be the Genealogy Merit Badge."
     
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    After setting off the alarms at airport security, I was escorted behind a curtain. As two female officials "wanded" me, the senior officer gave instructions to the trainee on proper technique: first down the front of my body, then up the back of me, and—much to my embarrassment—up between my legs.

    After she was done, her boss congratulated her.

    "Great job," she said. "Now do it again. But this time, try turning on the wand."
     
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    After my ten-year-old daughter declared her disgust with cosmetic surgery, I dropped a bomb on her. "Don’t be too quick to judge," I told her. "Before college, I had a nose job." She was completely thrown.
    "You mean," she said, "it was bigger?"
     
     
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    MDBCs 18 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 18th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Autistic Pride Day (International) Christian feast day: Bernard Mizeki (Anglican and Episcopal Church) Elisabeth of Schönau Gregorio Barbarigo Leontius, Hypatius and Theodulus Marina the Monk (Maronite Church, Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria) Mark and Marcellian June 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Foundation Day (Benguet) Human Rights Day (Azerbaijan) National Day (Seychelles) Queen Mother's Birthday (Cambodia) Waterloo Day (United Kingdom)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    Father's Day
    International Sushi Day
    National Go Fishing Day
    BoxKart Bash Day
    Clean Your Aquarium Day
    International Day for Countering Hate Speech
    National Black America’s Day of Repentance
    National Cherry Tart Day
    National Jesse Day
    National Splurge Day
    National Wanna Get Away Day
    Sustainable Gastronomy Day
    Turkey Lovers’ Day
    Wear BLUE Day
     
    Trippie Redd’s Birthday
    Takeoff’s Birthday
    Josh Dun’s Birthday
    Paul McCartney’s Birthday
    Blake Shelton’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
      International Picnic Day
    International Picnic Day is a made-up holiday that is celebrated annually on June 18. So, pack your picnic basket, hop into the car, or walk to a park or a picnic area and enjoy an outdoors meal by yourself or with your family and friends to celebrate this unofficial holiday.

    International Picnic Day is a day to commune with nature and enjoy a lovely summer day if you are in the Northern Hemisphere. For those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, who says you can’t picnic indoors? Just spread a blanket in the middle of your living room. Maybe even create a pillow fort and enjoy some time with your family!
    A similar holiday is celebrated in the Australia’s Northern Territory on the first Monday of August each year. Picnic Day in this region is a public holiday.
    How to Celebrate?
    Plan a picnic and invite all your friends and family. If you are working, take your lunch hour off to have a picnic by yourself. Did You Know...
    ...that according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world's largest picnic was held in Lisbon, Portugal on June 20, 2009? Over 22,000 people attended this picnic organized by Realizar Impact Marketing and Modelo.
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      International Panic Day
    June 18 is International Panic Day. Use it as an excuse to panic about everything under the Sun, or take the day to evaluate your priorities and eliminate anything that causes you stress and anxiety.

     
    It is a fact of life that as we grow older, life can get complicated. This made-up holiday is an acknowledgment that work, finances, health and relationships can all sometimes get overwhelming and that it is necessary to take a pause once in a while and relax. The holiday encourages people to find ways to reduce and manage their stress.
    A similar holiday, called Panic Day is also sometimes observed on March 9.
    Harmful to Health
    Stress is not always a bad thing. In the short-term, stress is the body's response to threats. Stress hormones released in the body increase heartbeat and the flow of oxygen to the brain, and help an individual appropriately react and respond to the threat. However, in the long-term, anxiety and stress can be harmful to a person's physical, mental and social health. Chronic stress can negatively affect the heart, the immune system, and the digestive system. People with chronic stress are more likely to suffer from aches and pains, and may be at a higher risk for heart diseases, stroke, type II diabetes, and a weak immune system.
    Negative Social Impact
    Chronic stress can also lead to depression and other mental health issues. Studies have shown that people who are stressed tend to be socially withdrawn, and have trouble forging new and supportive relationships. This can lead to a vicious cycle – people who suffer from chronic stress need social and personal support to deal with their anxieties, but these very anxieties do not let them create strong and supportive social bonds.
    Keep Calm
    Managing stress is not easy, but with a little bit of determination and support, it can be done. Experts suggest that the first step to stress management is to recognize the sources of your anxieties. Once you have done that, find ways to either eliminate them or work on reducing your interaction with them. For example, if you are stressed because of a person, one way to help yourself is to find a way to reduce your interaction with her or him. If driving to work is stressing you out, ask your boss if you can work from home some days of the week?
    How to Observe?
    Take the day off and relax. It is for good reason that today is also International Picnic Day. What better way to relax and forget all your stresses than by going on a picnic? Go to the store and treat yourself to some aromatic candles. It has been shown that soothing music and pleasant smells can help reduce stress. Go for a long walk in the park and commune with nature. Read, get a new hobby or get involved in social activities. The more you are busy, the less time you will have to think about your stressors. Recruit a stress buddy – someone who can calm you and work through the futility of panicking with you. Every time you feel life is overwhelming you, call them and ask them for their help. Did You Know…
    …that the word panic is derived from the Greek word associated with the Greek shepherd god Pan? According to mythology, Pan amused himself by striking fear among travelers in the woods.
     
     
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    As we pulled into the parking lot, we saw a couple of people looking under the hood of their car. Concerned, Mom wondered aloud,
    "Do you think they have a flat tire?"
     
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    A candy company’s sales team was promised a trip to sunny Hawaii this past winter if they met their sales quota. They missed their mark and instead got the consolation prize:
    a vacation in Fargo, North Dakota, where the temperature was 7 degrees.
     
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    A month after Donald MacDonald started at Harvard, his mother called from Scotland. "And how are the American students, Donald?" she asked.

    "They’re so noisy," he complained. "One neighbor endlessly bangs his head against the wall, while another screams all night."

    "How do you put up with it?"

    "I just ignore them and play my bagpipes."
     
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    My 18-year-old daughter and I were watching TV when a character with my maiden name—Lester Highsmith—was introduced. "I’ve never heard my name on TV before," I said.

    My daughter was equally surprised. "Your name used to be Lester?"
     
     
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    Entada rheedii
    Commonly known as African dream herb or snuff box sea bean,[3] and as the cacoon vine in Jamaica, is a large woody liana or climber of the Mimosa Family (Mimosaceae). The vine can grow as long as 120 meters (393.7 feet).[4] Their seeds have a thick and durable seed coat which allows them to survive lengthy periods of immersion in seawater.
    (I think I'll stick with the string beans my mom used, to make her Hungarian string been soup, I still taste it, a happy memory, sigh 🥲)
     
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    MDBCs 17 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 17th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Albert Chmielowski Botolph (England and Scandinavia) Gondulphus of Berry Hervé Hypatius of Bithynia (Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches) Rainerius Samuel and Henrietta Barnett (Church of England) June 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Father's Day (El Salvador, Guatemala) Icelandic National Day, celebrates the independence of Iceland from Kingdom of Denmark in 1944. National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Forest Fires (Portugal) Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day (Latvia) World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (international) Zemla Intifada Day (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    Bunker Hill Day
    Commemoration of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes - 1
    Miguel de Guemes Day - 2
    Global Garbage Man Day
    International Surfing Day
    National Apple Strudel Day
    National Dog Dad Day
    National Dump the Pump Day
    National Gerald Day
    national harrison day
    National Jan Day
    National Mascot Day
    National Mason Day
    national ralph day
    Nursing Assistants Day
    National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
    World Tessellation Day
    Trooping the Colour
     
    Paulina Rubio’s Birthday
    Venus Williams’s Birthday
    Lisa Mantler’s Birthday
    KJ Apa’s Birthday
    KG Crown’s Birthday
    Kendrick Lamar’s Birthday
    Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances (2)
     World Juggling Day
    World Juggling Day is held annually on a Saturday closest to June 17 to commemorate the anniversary of the foundation of the International Jugglers Association (IJA) in 1975.

    The unofficial holiday was first observed in the mid-1980s as National Juggling Day in the United States in order to raise awareness of the art and science of juggling and to encourage people to take up the art.
    In 1995, the name of the day was changed to World Juggling Day in order to reflect the global reach of the IJA.
    How to Celebrate?
    Attend juggling contests, festivals, and shows where professional jugglers perform. Try your hand with juggling. Just make sure, you start with small items. So no knives or heavy items, ok? Did You Know…
    …that the earliest record of juggling objects dates back to 15th century Egypt?
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    Eat Your Vegetables Day
    Whether you love your veggies or can’t stand them, you should celebrate Eat Your Vegetables Day on June 17. Why, you ask? Because the doctor says so, and because vegetables are delicious!

    If you can’t stand greens and veggies on your plate at a meal, maybe it is time to start today. Vegetables are healthy and full of vitamins, phytonutrients, fiber, and minerals. Eating vegetables every day can help reduce the risk of a variety of health problems, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some types of cancers. Doctors around the world recommend that people eat at least five portion or servings of vegetables during the day.
    How to Celebrate?
    This is an easy day to celebrate. Eat up your veggies today and make a resolution to add more greens and vegetables to your diet in the future. Here are some more ways you can celebrate Eat Your Vegetables Day:
    Visit your local farmer’s market and get some locally grown produce. Prepare all your favorite veggies for all your meals. Make your desserts using veggies. Have at least five vegetables today. Did You Know…
    …that onions are the world's most widely used vegetable?
     
     
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    "How do you spell toad?" one of my first-grade students asked.

    "We just read a story about a toad," I said, then helped him spell it out: "T-O-A-D."

    Satisfied, he finished writing the story he'd begun, then read it aloud: "I toad my mama I wanted a dog for my birthday."
     
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    Not everyone has mastered the art of texting. Case in point:

    Mom: Stop at dollar store on way home and get lunch maggots.
    Me: Lunch maggots?
    Mom: Baffles.
    Mom: Baggies.
    Mom: Ziploc lunch Baggies.
    Mom: Spell-check is not helping me.
    Mom: By the way, this is Dad.
     
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    Job hunting is stressful enough without having to answer these interview questions posed by hiring managers:

    "Rate yourself on a scale of one to ten how weird you are."

    "How many basketballs can you fit in this room?"

    "An apple costs 20 cents, an orange costs 40 cents, and a grapefruit costs 60 cents. How much is a pear?"

    "How many bottles of beer are consumed in the city each week?"
     
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    Our six-year-old daughter, Terra, has a need to ask questions … lots of questions. Finally, one day, my wife had had it.

    "Have you ever heard that curiosity killed the cat?" my wife asked.

    "No," replied Terra.

    "Well, there was a cat, and he was very inquisitive. And one day, he looked into a big hole, fell in, and died!"

    Terra was intrigued: "What was in the hole?"
     
     
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    MDBCs 15 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


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    June 15th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Arbor Day (Costa Rica) Christian feast day: Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus) Alice (or Adelaide) of Schaerbeek Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church) Blessed Albertina Berkenbrock Blessed Clement Vismara Edburga of Winchester Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church) Germaine Cousin Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes) Trillo Vitus (Guy), Modestus and Crescentia June 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Valdemar and Reunion Day (Flag Day) (Denmark) Engineer's Day (Italy) Global Wind Day (international) National Beer Day (United Kingdom) National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
    Magna Carta Day
    National Bug Busting Day
    National Career Nurse Assistants Day
    National Marina Day
    National Megalodon Day
    National Prune Day
    National Smile Power Day
    Sneak A Kiss
    World Tapas Day
    YMA Day
    National Lobster Day
    National Dump the Pump Day
     
    Ice Cube’s Birthday
    North West’s Birthday
    Garrett Watts’s Birthday
    eLL cartoons’s Birthday
    Da Real Gee Money’s Birthday
    Courteney Cox’s Birthday
    Aurora Aksnes’s Birthday
     
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    Nature Photography Day
    June 15 is Nature Photography Day. The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) created the day in 2006 as a way to encourage people to learn and enjoy capturing the beauty of nature through their cameras.

    The day also promotes conservation through photography.
    Nature photography is a branch of photography that is devoted to taking pictures of natural elements including landscapes, geological formations, and flora and fauna in their natural habitats and in zoos. As a rule, nature photography does not include photographing human subjects, though some exceptions can be made depending on the situation.
    Preserving Nature's Bounties
    NANPA is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes nature photography as a way to preserve and conserve nature and to promote appreciation of the bounties of our natural environment.
    How to Celebrate?
    Find the sunrise and sunset times for your location to capture nature in the magical golden hour, or the special blue hour. Find out more about how to take pictures during sunrise and sunset, and how to take pictures of the Moon and its surroundings. Join a photography club and participate in any events they may have on this day. Take a hike with your family and friends and take in the nature around you, while capturing the scenes with your camera. Share your favorite outdoorsy picture on social media. Volunteer time and money to a local conservation organization. Did You Know…
    …the largest flower in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii? Found in the rainforests of Indonesia, the flower can grow up to 3 feet (0.914 meters) across.
     
     
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    An investment banker decides she needs in-house counsel, so she interviews a young lawyer. "Mr. Peterson," she says. "Would you say you're honest?"

    "Honest?" replies Peterson. "Let me tell you something about honesty. My father lent me $85,000 for my education, and I paid back every penny the minute I tried my first case." "Impressive. And what sort of case was that?"

    "Dad sued me for the money."
     
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    One friend complained to another, "All my husband and I do anymore is fight. I've been so upset, I've lost 20 pounds."

    "If it's that bad, why don't you just leave him?" asked the second friend.

    "I'd like to lose another 15 pounds first."
     
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    When I took my school-age daughters to a lunch with veterans, I told them to ask questions. One of the men said he’d fought in the Korean War, and the girls were so impressed that the eldest wanted to know more: "Did you fight for the North or the South?"
     
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    Did you hear about the identical twins who robbed a bank?
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    At one point, we used to be able to buy cigarettes while lying in our hospital beds.
    What other medical practices will fall by the wayside in 30 years?
     
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    MDBCs 16 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 684
    June 16th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Birthday of Leonard P. Howell (Rastafari) Christian feast days: Aurelianus of Arles Aureus of Mainz (and his sister Justina) Benno Cettin of Oran Curig of Llanbadarn Ferreolus and Ferrutio George Berkeley and Joseph Butler (Episcopal Church) June 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Lutgardis Quriaqos and Julietta Engineer's Day (Argentina) Father's Day (Seychelles) International Day of the African Child (Organisation of African Unity) Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikhism) Sussex Day (Sussex) Youth Day (South Africa)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    National Fudge Day
    Arborist Appreciation Day
    Fresh Veggies Day
    International Day of Family Remittances
    International WaterFall Day
    National Casey Day
    National Mohammad Day
    National Richard Day
    National Take Back the Lunch Break Day
    World Sea Turtle Day
    Ugliest Dog Day
     
    JJ Subia’s Birthday
    Phil Mickelson’s Birthday
    Tupac’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Bloomsday
    Celebrated annually on June 16, Bloomsday celebrates the life and times of Irish author James Joyce.

    The name and the date of this unofficial holiday come from Joyce's epic novel, Ulysses. Published in 1922 as a novel, the book follows Leopold Bloom, an advertising agent as he goes about his day in Dublin on June 16, 1904. According to some sources, June 16, 1904 is the date when Joyce met his future wife Nora Barnacle.
    Controversial Book
    Considered to be one of the most defining works of modernist literature, Ulysses courted controversy when it was first came out in serial form in the American literary magazine, The Little Review. It was banned in the United States and the United Kingdom until the mid-1930s.
    Thought to have been first observed in 1924, fans of the novel re-enact the events that occur in the book as a way to celebrate this literary holiday.
    How to Celebrate?
    Participate in your local Bloomsday events. If there aren’t any such events, what about organizing one of your own? If you haven’t read the book, or it has been a while since you last read the book, maybe it is time to get a copy and read it. Did You Know…
    …that James Joyce suffered from cynophobia or the irrational fear of dogs?
     
     
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    I was watching a marathon and saw one runner dressed as a chicken and another as an egg.

    I thought, Now, this could be interesting.
     
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    Senior citizens have taken to texting with gusto. They even have their own vocabulary:

    BFF: Best Friend Fainted
    BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth
    CBM: Covered by Medicare
    FWB: Friend with Beta-blockers
    LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out
    GGPBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low!
     
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    A job applicant was asked, "What would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?"

    "Well," he began, "my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality—telling what’s real from what’s not."

    "Okay," said the interviewer. "And what are your strengths?"

    "I’m Batman."
     
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    One of the less difficult blanks to fill in on our job-agency application is "Position Wanted."
    One job seeker wrote "Sitting."
     
     
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    MDBCs 14 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 682
    June 14th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Burchard of Meissen Caomhán of Inisheer Elisha (Roman Catholic and Lutheran) Fortunatus of Naples (Roman Catholic) Blessed Francisca de Paula de Jesus (Nhá Chica) Joseph the Hymnographer (Roman Catholic: Orthodox April 3) Methodios I of Constantinople Quintian of Rodez (Rodez) Richard Baxter (Church of England) Valerius and Rufinus June 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Commemoration of the Soviet Deportation related observances: Baltic Freedom Day (United States) Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide (Latvia) Mourning and Commemoration Day or Leinapäev (Estonia) Mourning and Hope Day (Lithuania) Day of Memory for Repressed People (Armenia) Flag Day (United States) Freedom Day (Malawi) Liberation Day (Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands) World Blood Donor Day  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    Army Birthday
    International Bath Day
    Monkey Around Day
    National New Mexico Day
    National Pop Goes The Weasel Day
    National Strawberry Shortcake Day
    Pahili Day
    National Cupcake Day
     
    Tzuyu’s Birthday
    King Diamond’s Birthday
    Lucy Hale’s Birthday
    Donald Trump’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Bourbon Day
    June 14 is Bourbon Day. So, set aside some time in the day to enjoy a glass of the uniquely American distilled liquor.

    Bourbon is a type of whiskey that is made from corn and rye or wheat, and aged in charred oak barrels. Although it is usually associated with Kentucky - about 90% of the world's bourbon is made in the state - bourbon is distilled all over the United States. In fact, for a whiskey to be considered bourbon it must be made in the US, have at least 51% corn and should not contain any artificial flavors or coloring. The higher the percentage of corn, the sweeter the whiskey is.
    Mysterious Origins
    There is some dispute as to why the whiskey is called bourbon. Some people believe that it comes from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, while others think that the whiskey is named after Bourbon County in Kentucky. The origins of the beverage are equally mysterious. A Baptist minister called Elijah Craig is sometimes credited as being the first person in the US to make bourbon.
    A Connoisseur's Drink
    Because of its bold flavors, bourbon is a niche drink - people either love it or hate it. Experts suggest that beginners mix it with water or on the rocks. Many people enjoy bourbon in a cocktail. Some popular bourbon mixed drinks are bourbon sour, old fashioned, and mint julep.
    How to Celebrate?
    If you have never tasted bourbon, today is the perfect excuse to try it. Have a friend who is knowledgeable about the whiskey help you. Have a bourbon tasting party. Ask guests to bring a bottle of bourbon from a specific region or brand and then get around with some good eats and start tasting. Have a rating sheet and have everyone rate the bourbon they taste. Like many other liquors, bourbon can be used to flavor many dishes. For instance, you could make a bourbon pecan pie or add some bourbon to your chocolate milkshake. Did You Know...
    ...that the oak barrels used to age the whiskey can only be used once? After a batch of bourbon has been aged, the barrels can be used to store other liquors like tequila, scotch or beer, but never bourbon again.
     
     
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    "What's the difference between an optimist and a pessimist?" I asked my husband.
    He thought for a minute before responding,
    "An optimist is the guy who created the airplane. A pessimist is the guy who created the parachute."
     
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    My 17-year-old niece was looking for a job, so her mother scoured the want ads with her. "Here's one. A couple are looking for someone to watch their two kids and do light housekeeping."

    "Hel-looo!" said my niece, rolling her eyes. "I can't take that job. I don't know anything about lighthouses."
     
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    A German, looking for directions in Paris, pulls up to a bus stop where two Americans are waiting.

    "Entschuldigung, sprechen Sie Deutsch?" he asks. The two Americans just stare at him.

    "Parlez-vous français?" he says.

    The two continue to stare, so the German tries again "Parlate italiano?"

    No response. "¿Hablan ustedes español?" Still nothing. Frustrated, the German guy drives off.

    The first American says, "You know, we should learn a foreign language."

    "Why?" asks the other. "He knew four languages, and it didn't do him any good."
     
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    I dressed up my dog as a mailman for Halloween.
    He bit himself.
     
     
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    MDBCs 13 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 681
    June 13th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church Aquilina Cetteus (Peregrinus) Felicula G. K. Chesterton (Episcopal Church (USA)) Gerard of Clairvaux Psalmodius Ragnebert (Rambert) Blessed Thomas Woodhouse Triphyllius June 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Inventors' Day (Hungary) Suleimaniah City Fallen and Martyrs Day (Iraqi Kurdistan) International Albinism Awareness Day (international)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    International Community Association Managers Day
    Feast of St. Anthony (Spain)
    International Axe Throwing Day
    Maharana Pratap Jayanti
    National Call Your Doctor Day
    National Chamoy Day
    National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day
    National Forklift Safety Day
    National Frances Day
    National Jane Day
    National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
     
     
     
    National Productive Business Civility Day
    National Weed Your Garden Day
    Random Acts of Light Day
    World Softball Day
     
     
    Steve-O’s Birthday
    Rumi Carter’s Birthday
    Jaden Newman’s Birthday
    Mary-Kate Olsen’s Birthday
     
    Chris Evans’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Sewing Machine Day
    They say a stitch in time saves nine. So, on June 13, Sewing Machine Day, dust off your sewing machine and sew away!

    The unofficial holiday celebrates the day in 1790 when English inventor Thomas Saint received a patent for the very first sewing machine design. However, it took 14 more years before the first working sewing machine was created in 1804, and another 15 years before sewing machines became easily accessible to consumers.
    Agents of Social Change
    The invention of sewing machines made the process of sewing easier, faster and more streamlined. In addition, the manufacturing of sewing machines for household use meant that women who spent a majority of time sewing, stitching and mending clothes by hand could now do all these tasks in a matter of hours instead of days and weeks. This gave them more time to seek paid employment. In this way, the sewing machine had a huge hand to play in the economic and social progress of women around the world.
    Sewing Machine Day is also celebrated by some people on September 10.
    How to Celebrate?
    Bring out your sewing machine to sew a new pattern. If you have always wanted to learn how to sew, now is the time to start learning. Have a sewing party – invite friends to teach you new patterns or exchange your creations with them. Did You Know...
    ...that the earliest sewing needles were made of bones and stone?
     
     
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    Cops had no trouble tracking down a woman who allegedly shoplifted from a Toronto-area store. A few minutes earlier, she had interviewed for a job there and left her résumé.
     
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    My husband and I were watching Forrest Gump at the base theater. The crowd was pretty quiet throughout the film, until the scene when Forrest graduates from college and is met by an Army recruiter. That was met with a shout from behind us: "Run, Forrest, run!"
     
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    My wife is a by-the-recipe baker. But that attention to detail still hasn't made her chocolate chip cookies taste any better. One day, after the cookies had been in the oven a while, I smelled a familiar odor.
    "They're burning," I shouted.
    "I know," she said nonchalantly. "Aren't you going to take them out?"
    "No. They still have six minutes."
     
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    From our local TV news station, this undeniably true travel suggestion:
    "Next up, ten money-saving tips for your trip to Hawaii. Don't go away!"
     
     
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    MDBCs 12 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 680
    June 12th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Chaco Armistice Day (Paraguay) Christian feast day: 108 Martyrs of World War II Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius Blessed Hildegard Burjan Enmegahbowh (Episcopal Church) Eskil First Ecumenical Council (Lutheran) Gaspar Bertoni John of Sahagún Onuphrius Pope Leo III Ternan June 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Dia dos Namorados (Brazil) Helsinki Day (Finland) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of the Philippines from Spain in 1898. June 12 Commemoration (Lagos State) Loving Day (United States) Russia Day (Russia) World Day Against Child Labour, and its related observances: Children's Day (Haiti)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    Eat Flexitarian Day
    Child Labor Day
    Columbia Corpus Christi Holiday
    Democracy Day
    International Falafel Day
    National Button Battery Awareness Day
    National Dane Day
    National Esther Day
    National Jerky Day
    National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
    Peace Day
    Pulse Night of Remembrance
    Raggedy Ann and Andy Day
    Superman Day
    White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg
     
    Don Toliver’s Birthday
    Dave Franco’s Birthday
    Anne Frank’s Birthday
    Danny Gonzalez’s Birthday
    Adriana Lima’s Birthday
    ~~~~~~
    Mon Jun 12th, 2023 - Sun Jun 18th, 2023
    Meet A Mate Week
     
    Fun Observances
    Red Rose Day
    June 12 is Red Rose Day. It is an annual celebration of the universal symbol of love and romance - the humble, but beautiful red rose.

    Communicate Emotions
    People have been using roses to communicate a variety of emotions and feelings since antiquity. The earliest evidence of rose cultivation dates back to about 5000 years ago in China. In ancient Greece and Rome, roses were a luxury item, available only to the rich and the royals, and a muse for painters and writers. Roses were used for medicinal purposes and for religious ceremonies.
    The popularity of the rose declined with the spread of Christianity in Europe. It was seen as a symbol of depravity and decadence, vices that did not match up with the puritanical roots of the religion. By the 5th and 6th century CE, the rose had once again caught the fascination of artists, poets and writers in Europe and in the Middle East.
    Symbol of War and Love
    In the 15th century, factions battling in England over the throne adopted the rose as their symbol. The white rose was the symbol for York and the red rose for Lancaster. The resulting war was called the War of the Roses, which was eventually won by the supporters of the red rose.
    Red roses have held a symbolic place in most cultures around the world. In many parts of the world, it is seen as a way to express love, romance, beauty, and respect. Red roses are some of the most popular flowers gifted during holidays like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. It is also the symbol of social democratic parties in many countries.
    In Spanish, French, and Portuguese, rose is the word for red.
    How to Celebrate?
    Treat yourself or a loved one to a big bunch of red roses. Learn more about the history and botany of roses. If you have a garden or a yard, why not take this day to learn more about how to grow red roses? Spend some time reading about the War of the Roses. Did You Know...
    ...that the phrase sub rosa, meaning secrecy, comes from the practice in ancient Rome of leaving a rose outside a door during a confidential meeting? The rose indicated that those in the room did not want to be disturbed.
     
     
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    Experience is a great teacher, especially when it's someone else's. These examples were submitted to learnfrommyfail.com:

    "When trying to compliment your girlfriend, tell her that she is prettier than her sister, not that her sister is uglier than she is."

    "Never name a goldfish after your child, or his younger brother might go to school and tell his teacher that Eric died."

    "When a coworker calls to say she's going to be late because she 'has to wait for the paramedics,' don't respond, 'Okay. Have fun!'"

    "When your boyfriend is rehearsing for a play, don't tell your roommate that he is 'upstairs doing lines.'"
     
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    A Brooklyn café is charging $12 for a cup of Ethiopian coffee. The drink doesn't have a name, so The Week asked its readers to do the honors.

    Mocha Dinero
    Cost-a-latte
    Brokefest Blend
    Excesso
    Ka-Ching-accino
    Goldbean Sachs
    Café au Laitaway     ***
     
    The toughest part of applying for a new job is having to explain why you're no longer at your previous one. Here are rationalizations from cover letters that did no one any good:

    "My boss thought I could do better elsewhere."

    "The company made me a scapegoat, just like my three previous employers."

    "Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as 'job hopping.' I have never quit a job."

    "Responsibilities make me nervous."
     
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    Before he was deployed to Afghanistan, my brother Ken was lamenting over how many people seemed unaware of the conflict. I had to concede his point when I later mentioned to a neighbor that he was leaving for Afghanistan.

    "Really?" he said. "For business or pleasure?"
     
     
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    Sadly, Gail passed away on February 16, 2022 (aged 101)
    R.I.P.
    Gail Halvorsen - Wikipedia
     
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    MDBCs 11 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 679
    June 11th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    American Evacuation Day (Libya) Brazilian Navy commemorative day (Brazil) Christian feast day: Barnabas the Apostle Bartholomew the Apostle (Eastern Christianity) Blessed Ignatius Maloyan (Armenian Catholic Church) Paula Frassinetti Riagail of Bangor June 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Davis Day (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada) King Kamehameha I Day (Hawaii, United States) Student Day (Honduras)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    National Cancer Thriver Day
    National Children’s Day
    National German Chocolate Cake Day
    National Making Life Beautiful Day
    National Olivia Day
    Race Unity Day
    Say Hi Day
    Yarn Bombing Day
     
    Shia LaBeouf’s Birthday
    Kodak Black’s Birthday
    Jake Webber’s Birthday
    Flamingo’s Birthday
    Dan Howell’s Birthday
    Claire Holt’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Corn on the Cob Day
    Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate it than with some delicious corn on the cob? Celebrate this popular summer side dish on Corn on the Cob Day, celebrated annually on June 11.

    A corn cob is the central woody part of maize or corn on which the corn grains are attached. Corn on the cob is a type of dish where the corn grains are cooked and eaten while still on the cob. Corn on the cob can be boiled, grilled, or roasted and served as a side dish or enjoyed as is.
    Never Served at Formal Occasions
    Because eating corn on the cob can be a messy affair - hands have to be used, the kernels tend to stick in one's teeth - etiquette rules that it should never be served at formal occasions or ordered on a first date. According to Emily Post, one of history's leading etiquette specialists, corn on the cob should not usually be served at lunch or dinner, but if it is, one must not "attack it ferociously or greedily".
    An Ancient Crop
    Corn or maize is an ancient plant native to the Americas. It is believed that corn was first cultivated in Mexico and spread around the world via European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. The starchy seeds or kernels of the plant are now used by millions of people around the world as their staple food.
    How to Celebrate?
    Get the grill out and grill some delicious corn on the cob to accompany the iced tea you made on June 10. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, make some corn on the cob to remind you of the summer. Did You Know…
    …that a corncob is part of the corn plant's flower? The individual kernels are seeds of the plant.
     
     
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    As I performed a simple medical procedure on my patient, I warned her, "After this, you can't have sex for at least three days."

    "Did you hear that?" she asked her husband. "No sex for three days."

    "I heard," he said. "But she was speaking to you
     
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    Scene: A bookstore

    Customer: Can you help me find a book?

    Me: Of course. Do you know the author or title?

    Customer: Well, I was at the beach and I saw this girl reading a purple book. She looked like she was really enjoying it. I want that book.

    Me: Ma'am, you're going to have to be more specific. There are a lot of books with purple covers.

    Customer: Can't you search on your computer for purple books?

    Me: Unfortunately, no.

    Customer: In that case, I'll take my business to a bookstore that has better computers.
     
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    The band Kings of Leon cut short a concert after pigeons bombarded them with poop. Bass player Jared Followill couldn't say how many birds there were. "The last thing I was going to do was look up," he told CNN.
     
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    When my eight-year-old sister came to visit, I took a day off from my job at the Pentagon and showed her the Lincoln Memorial. There she saw a large block of text—273 words long—etched into the monument.

    "What's that?" she asked.

    "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address," I told her.

    "If that's his address, how does he get any mail?"
     
     
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    Your Majesty
     
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    MDBCs 10 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 678
    June 10th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Abolition Day (French Guiana) Army Day (Jordan) World Art Nouveau Day (Worldwide) Christian feast day: Bardo Getulius, Amancius and Cerealus Guardian Angel of Portugal John of Tobolsk (Russian Orthodox Church) Landry of Paris Maurinus of Cologne Maximus of Aveia (or of Aquila) Maximus of Naples Olivia June 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Navy Day (Italy) Portugal Day, also Day of Camões (Portugal and the Portuguese communities) Reconciliation Day (Republic of the Congo)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    Abolition Day
    National Rosé Day
    Belmont Stakes
    Doll Day - 1
    World Doll Day - 2
    National Bae Day
    National Ballpoint Pen Day
    National Bed Bug Prevention Day
    National Black Cow Day
    National Colt Day
    National Debra Day
    National Egg Roll Day
    National EHS Awareness Day
    National Herbs and Spices Day
    National Isabel Day
    National Shawn Day
    Trooping The Colour
    World Gin Day
    Worldwide Knit in Public Day
    International Yarn Bombing Day
     
    Taylor Armstrong’s Birthday
    Theresa Caputo’s Birthday
    Sasha Obama’s Birthday
    Prince Philip’s Birthday
    Lucy Bella Earl’s Birthday
    Kate Upton’s Birthday
    Judy Garland’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Iced Tea Day
    June 10 is Iced Tea Day. Say hello to the summer and celebrate this delicious and refreshing holiday by treating yourself to a big glass of iced tea.

    Iced tea is a beverage made by cooling or chilling brewed tea. Generally served with ice, iced tea is a popular beverage around the world and is usually made from green or black tea.
    Iced tea can be served sweetened or unsweetened, plain or with added flavors - usually lemon or peach. Some countries, however, have their special version of this drink. In Brazil, it is made from Yerba Mate, while in Taiwan it is usually served with milk or condensed milk and tapioca pearls.
    Sun Tea
    In some parts of the world, iced tea is made by steeping the tea in water for a longer time at a lower temperature instead of boiling the tea with water. Usually, this is done by leaving the tea in the Sun to steep. This is known as sun tea.
    How to Celebrate?
    Mix up a fresh batch of ice tea and have your friends and family over to enjoy the day outdoors with some ice tea. Experiment with different flavors of ice teas. What about adding some summery fruits or perhaps some alcoholic liquor? In the Southern Hemisphere, and getting ready for the winter? Don't fret. Treat yourself to a tall glass of iced tea and enjoy the last few days of summer! Did You Know…
    …that tea is the second most popularly consumed beverage in the world? The first is water.
     
     
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    I just saw an ad for a position I feel completely qualified for:
    "Wanted:
    bartenders. No exp. necessary. Must have: legal ID, phone, transportation, and teeth."
     
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    A customer walked into our store looking for Christmas lights. I showed her our top brand, but—wanting to make sure each bulb worked—she asked me to take them out of the box and plug them in. I did, and each one lit up.

    "Great," she said.

    I carefully placed the string of lights back in the box. But as I handed them to her, she looked alarmed.

    "I don't want this box," she said abruptly. "It's been opened."
     
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    As we were putting out cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, I accidentally dropped one. "No problem," I said, picking it up and dusting it off before placing it back on the plate.

    "You can't do that," argued my four-year-old.

    "Don't worry. Santa will never know."

    He shot me a look. "So he knows if I've been bad or good, but he doesn't know the cookie fell on the floor?"
     
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    My mother cast one of her students as the innkeeper for the Christmas pageant. All the third grader had to do was tell Joseph, "There is no room at the inn." But during the performance—after Joseph begged for a room for his pregnant wife—the boy didn't have the heart to turn him down. "Well," he said, "if it's so urgent, come on in."
     
     
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    MDBCs 09 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 677
    June 9th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Anniversary of the Accession of King Abdullah II (Jordan) Autonomy Day (Åland) Christian feast day: Aidan of Lindisfarne (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Bede (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Columba Ephrem the Syrian (Roman Catholic Church and Church of England) José de Anchieta Primus and Felician June 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Coral Triangle Day La Rioja Day (La Rioja) Murcia Day (Murcia) National Heroes' Day (Uganda)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details
    International Dark 'n Stormy® Day
    Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day
    National Earl Day
    National Helen Day
    National Krewe of Tucks Day
    National Meal Prep Day
    National Mitchell Day
    National No Apologies Period Day
    National Sex Day
    National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
    T. T. Bank Holiday
     
    Natalie Portman’s Birthday
    Les Paul’s Birthday
    Michael J. Fox’s Birthday
    Johnny Depp’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Donald Duck Day
    Celebrate everyone’s favorite cartoon character, Donald Duck on June 9, Donald Duck Day.

    On this day in 1934, this popular Walt Disney character made his debut in the cartoon short named, The Wise Little Hen.
    Created by Walt Disney, Donald Duck is a short-tempered cartoon duck with human features. Considered to be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, he featured in hundreds of movies and was the central character in thousands of comic books.
    Donald Duck comic books are especially sought after in Europe and in Scandinavian countries, where fans of the character even have a special name. They are called Donaldists!
    How to Celebrate?
    Celebrate Donald Duck’s birthday by watching all of his movies and reading comics that feature him. Host a Donald Duck-themed party. Have your guests wear red bow ties in honor of Donald. Did You Know…
    …that Donald Duck has a middle name? His full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck.
     
     
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    We know you’d never do it, but some people concoct crazy stories so they can skip work. Here are a few, collected by hiring managers:

    • Employee said a chicken attacked his mom.

    • Employee had a hair transplant that went bad.

    • Employee called in sick from a bar at 5 p.m. the night before.

    • Employee had to mow the lawn to avoid a lawsuit from the homeowners’ association.

    • Employee’s finger was stuck in a bowling ball.

    • Employee fell asleep at his desk while at work and hit his head, causing a neck injury.
     
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    If you’re interested in becoming a lawyer, you’ll need a degree. But as these court transcripts reveal, the question is, in what?

    Attorney: "How was your first marriage terminated?"
    Witness: "By death."
    Attorney: "And by whose death was it terminated?"
    Witness: "Guess."

    Attorney: "Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?"
    Witness: "All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight."
     
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    Jack wakes up with a horrible hangover and a throbbing black eye. The first thing he sees is a single rose on the side table and a note from his wife: “Dear, breakfast is made. I’ve gone shopping to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you!”

    He stumbles to the kitchen and, sure enough, there’s breakfast. “Joe,” he says to his son, “what happened last night?”

    “You came home soused and got that black eye tripping over a chair.”

    “So, why the rose, breakfast, and sweet note from your mother?”

    “Oh, that. Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take off your clothes, you screamed, ‘Leave me alone, I’m married!’”
     
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    Are you a redneck? Want to be one? Take the Redneck IQ test and see how well you fare. Don’t look for answers. If you need them, you’re no redneck.
    1) Which of these cars will rust out quickest when placed on blocks in your front yard? ’65 Ford Fairlane ’69 Chevrolet Chevelle ’64 Pontiac GTO .
    2) Calculate the smallest limb diameter on a persimmon tree that will support a ten-pound possum.
    3) A woodcutter has a chain saw, which operates at 2700 rpm. The density of the pine trees in the plot to be harvested is 470 per acre. The plot is 2.3 acres in size. The average tree diameter is 14 inches. Here’s the question: How many Budweisers will be drunk before the trees are cut down?
    4) If your uncle builds a still that produces 20 gallons of shine per hour, how many car radiators are required to condense the product?
     
     
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    MDBCs 08 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 676
    June 8th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Blessed Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan Blessed Mary of the Divine Heart (Droste zu Vischering) Chlodulf of Metz Jacques Berthieu, S.J. Jadwiga (Hedwig) of Poland Medard Melania the Elder Roland Allen (Episcopal Church (USA)) Thomas Ken (Church of England) William of York June 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Bounty Day (Norfolk Island) Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Engineer's Day (Peru) Primož Trubar Day (Slovenia) World Brain Tumor Day World Oceans Day  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)
    Corpus Christi
    International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos
    National Karen Day
    National Name Your Poison Day
    National Upsy Daisy Day
    Temotu Province Day
    Thomas Paine Day
    National Jerky Day
    National Farm Workers Day
     
    Michael FamilyFunPack’s Birthday
    Kanye West’s Birthday
    Harley Reese’s Birthday
    Joan Rivers’s Birthday
    Cody Rigsby’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Best Friends Day
    June 8 is Best Friends Day, a day to celebrate your best friend and let them know how important they are to you.

    Best friends are the best! They are the friends you can call up at any time of the day, laugh with for no reason at all, and confide in. They are there for you in all your good and bad times, they support you, validate all your good decisions and stop you from making wrong ones. In other words, without best friends, life would be very bleak indeed.
    How to Celebrate?
    Whether you grew up with them or met them later in your life, let your best friend know that you cherish them on Best Friends Day. Here are some ways you can celebrate this friendly holiday:
    Thank your best friends for being in your life by doing something special for them. Maybe send them a special gift basket full of things they like or treat them to their favorite dessert. Spend time with your best friend and do things that both of you enjoy doing together. Don't live in the same city as your best friend? Call them or send them a note letting them know how much you miss them. Better yet, why not try to make a surprise visit? They'll love to see you, and you can spend the day with your favorite person in the world! Did You Know…
    …that according to some sources, the finale of the hugely popular TV series, Friends, ranks as one of the top 5 most watched series finales of all times?
     
     
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    At a planning meeting at my college, I congratulated a colleague on producing some superb student-guidance notes explaining how to combat plagiarism.

    "How long did it take you to write them?" I asked.

    "Not long," he said. "I copied them from another university's website."
     
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    It's so quiet in the Hollywood Starbucks this morning, you can hear a name drop.
     
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    I’d noticed that my 60-year-old father seemed to be losing his hearing, so I mentioned it to my mother.

    "Things haven’t changed that much," she said. "Only difference is, before, he didn’t listen. Now, he can’t."
     
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    It’s tough enough selling a home nowadays. Don’t make the mistakes that turned off these readers on the City Room blog of The New York Times:
    • "It was a good house, well-maintained. But the bed with the person in it was off-putting."
    • "The family dog, long departed, was stuffed and standing next to the fireplace. RIP Sparky."
    • "The main distraction was dirt. Although there was the tiny child who proudly showed us the refrigerator full of ‘Daddy’s beer’ just outside an upstairs bedroom."
     
     
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  20. sandrewn

    MDBCs 07 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 675
    June 7th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Antonio Maria Gianelli Colmán of Dromore St Gottschalk[41] Landulf of Yariglia (Asti) Meriasek Paul I of Constantinople Robert of Newminster Chief Seattle (Lutheran Church) Blessed Marie-Thérèse de Soubiran La Louvière Commemoration Day of St John the Forerunner (Armenian Apostolic Church) Pioneers of the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil (Episcopal Church (USA)) June 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Battle of Arica Day (Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile) Flag Day (Peru) Journalist Day (Argentina) Anniversary of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation (Slovakia) Birthday of Prince Joachim (Denmark) Sette Giugno (Malta) Union Dissolution Day (Independence Day of Norway) Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)
    Global Running Day
    International Supply Chain Professionals Day
    World Caring Day
    Daniel Boone Day
    June Bug Day
    National Alexandra Day
    National Benjamin Day
    National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
    National Elias Day
    National Tailors Day
    World Food Safety Day
     
    Prince Vegeta’s Birthday
    Liam Neeson’s Birthday
    Mike Pence’s Birthday
    Hirohiko Araki’s Birthday
    Lexi Rivera’s Birthday
    Fetty Wap’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    VCR Day
    Rewind to the past and celebrate the humble Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) on June 7, VCR Day. This unofficial holiday of unknown origins encourages people to learn more about the technology that completely changed the way people watched television and recorded memories.

    A major innovation in its day, the video cassette recorder or the VCR was first commercially released in 1956 by American electronics company, Ampex. The VRX-1000 did not become an instantly popular piece of equipment found in everyone's living rooms. This was in large part because of its price tag - it cost a whopping $50,000!
    The Rise and Fall of VCR's Fortunes
    Over time, as technology developed, the VCR became much more affordable and it became a popular piece of electronics in the 1980s and 1990s. The Telcan made by British company, Nottingham Electric Valve Company, was one of the first commercially produced VCR for homes.
    The VCR industry took a hit with the entrance of laser discs and compact discs and its use rapidly declined. Today, the VCR is no longer manufactured.
    How to Celebrate?
    Own a VCR? Or know someone who does? Then have a VCR party! Watch a movie on tape and make retro dishes to serve your guests. What about dressing up as someone who was famous during the heydays of the VCR? Did You Know…
    …that first produced in the United Kingdom in 1963, Telcan is the shorter name for television in a can?
     
     
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    I called a temp agency looking for work, and they asked if I had any phone skills.
    I said, "I called you, didn't I?"
     
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    I received a letter saying I would not be given the American Express credit card I'd requested because my income wasn't substantial enough.
    Oddly enough, I work for American Express.
     
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    Scene: A gas station in Canada

    Customer: Excuse me. Why won't my debit card work on the pump?
    Owner: Are you using an American card?
    Customer: Yes.
    Owner: American cards don't work at the pump.
    Customer: You should put up a sign.
    Owner: We did, above the card slot.
    Customer: Oh. Well, I don't read Canadian.
     
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    An elderly shopper at our supermarket used a check to buy such items as cotton balls, cotton swabs, powder, and cold cream.
    On the memo line, she'd written, "Repairs."
     
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    MDBCs 06 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 674
    June 6th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Claudius of Besançon Ini Kopuria (Anglican Church of Melanesia, Church of England, Episcopal Church) Marcellin Champagnat Norbert June 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) D-Day Invasion Anniversary Engineer's Day in Taiwan Korean Children's Union Foundation Day in North Korea Memorial Day in South Korea National Day of Sweden, marking the end of the Danish-ruled Kalmar Union and the coronation of King Gustav Vasa National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day in the United States Queensland Day UN Russian Language Day  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)
    National Eyewear Day
    National Yo-Yo Day
    Caves and Karst Day
    National Applesauce Cake Day
    National Cynthia Day
    National Gardening Exercise Day
    National Higher Education Day
    Visually Impaired People Day
    World Green Roof Day
    World Pest Day
     
    Neha Kakkar’s Birthday
    Toby Wallace’s Birthday
    Carole Baskin’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Drive-In Movie Day
    Get the popcorn and soda, pop, or water and drive over to your closest drive-in theater to watch a movie on June 6, because it is Drive-in Movie Day!

    The unofficial holiday celebrates the anniversary of the day in 1933 when the first drive-in theater was opened in Camden, New Jersey by Richard M. Hollingshead, Jr.
    A drive-in theater screens movies on a large projector outdoors. Patrons drive on to the grounds in their cars and usually sit in them to watch the movie. Sound is provided either through large loudspeakers or through individual speakers attached to the car.
    Rise, Fall, and Rise of Drive-Ins
    Drive-in theaters became popular in the United States and in many other parts of the world in the 1950s and 1960s. They capitalized on the fact that they were convenient for families and romantic for couples. By the 1970s, the rise of conventional movie theaters led to a decline in drive-in movie theaters.
    In recent years, the improvement in movie screening technologies has led to a resurgence of drive-in theaters in many cities in the US.
    How to Celebrate?
    If you have a drive-in theater close to your home, go to one and watch a movie. Take a picnic basket with you to make it more enjoyable. If you don’t have one, what about hosting a backyard movie night? Of course, your guests probably can't drive up to the projector, but they will still get the same experience of watching a movie in the outdoors. Did You Know…
    …that the first movie ever seen on a drive-in theater screen was the British comedy, Wives Beware?
     
     
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    While my three-year-old grandson was attending a birthday party, his friend's father sneaked off to take a shower before work. Halfway through, the father heard a tapping on the shower door, followed by the sight of my grandson peering in. Looking around the stall, he asked, "Is my mom in here?"
     
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    On his way to perform at a graveside service, the bagpiper gets lost. After many wrong turns, he finally arrives, but the minister and mourners have already gone. Only the grave diggers remain, and they're eating lunch. Not knowing what else to do, the bagpiper begins to play. The workers put down their lunches and weep as the man plays "Amazing Grace." When he finishes, he packs up his bagpipes and heads for his car.
    As he opens the door, he hears one of the workers say, "I've never seen anything like that before, and I've been putting in septic tanks for 20 years."
     
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    A businessman flying first class is sitting next to a parrot. The plane takes off, and the parrot orders a Glenlivet, neat. The businessman asks for a Coke. After a few minutes, the bird yells, "Where's my scotch? Give me my scotch!" The flight attendant rushes over with their drinks.

    Later, they order another round. Again, the bird gives the crew grief for being slow, and the businessman joins in: "Yeah, the service stinks!"

    Just then, the flight attendant grabs the pair, opens the hatch, and throws them out of the plane. As they hurtle toward the ground, the parrot says to the terrified man, "Wow, that took a lot of guts for a guy with no wings."
    ( these last two were repeats, but are two of my favorites )
     
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    A young man was planting some flower seeds on a sweltering day, sweating from the hot sun.
    His neighbor said, “You need to wait until the sun goes down, or plant in the morning when it is coolest.” The man said, “I can’t do that. It says on the package, ‘Plant in full sun!’ ”
     
     
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  22. sandrewn

    MDBCs 05 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 683
    June 5th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Arbor Day (New Zealand) Christian feast day: Boniface (Roman Catholic Church) Dorotheus of Tyre Genesius, Count of Clermont Blessed Meinwerk June 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Denmark) Father's Day (Denmark) Indian Arrival Day (Suriname) Liberation Day (Seychelles) President's Day (Equatorial Guinea) Reclamation Day (Azerbaijan) World Day Against Speciesism (International) World Environment Day (International)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)
    Holy Spirit Monday
    Hot Air Balloon Day
    International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing - 1
    International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing - 2
    June Bank Holiday
    Khordad National Uprising in Iran
    National Gingerbread Day
    National Janet Day
    National Jenny Day
    National Joyce Day
    National Lincoln Loud Day
    National Veggie Burger Day
    Orthodox Pentecost Monday
    Sausage Roll Day
    Thank You Day
    The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday
    Western Australia Day
    National Thank God It’s Monday Day
    Love Island Day
    National Coworking Day
    HIV Long-Term Survivors Day
    National Moonshine Day
     
    Pancho Villa’s Birthday
    Robert Kraft’s Birthday
    Ninja’s Birthday
    Mark Wahlberg’s Birthday
    Colt Johnson’s Birthday
    Ceaser Emanuel’s Birthday
    Brandon Farris’s Birthday
     
     
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    September is Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month. As these quotes from overheardinthenewsroom.com prove, we need all the sympathy we can get.

    First editor: "They just sent in a correction on the obit."
    Second editor: "Is she still dead?"

    Editor to reporter writing political trend story: "We'd better move it today. It might not be true tomorrow."

    City editor assuring a reporter:
    "It might get you arrested, but it won't get you fired."

    Metro editor, commenting on parade floats made out of newspapers:
    "Can't do that with the Internet."
     
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    I knew that my husband's hearing had deteriorated after our friend—new to the city— asked where he could meet some singles. "Well," said my husband, "I see them in the Kmart parking lot diving for fries."

    "Dear," I intervened. "Singles, not seagulls."
     
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    For 15 minutes a small crowd watched my surf-fishing husband struggle to haul in something big. The drama ended when his catch turned out to be a waterlogged 4 x 4. As Ed worked the hook out of the chunk of lumber, a man in the crowd called out,
    "What did you use for bait, your Home Depot card?"
     
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    "You wouldn't believe my bad luck," a burglar tells his friend. "I broke into a lawyer's house last night, and he caught me. He let me go but told me never to steal again."

    "He let you go? Why's that bad luck?" asks the friend.

    "He charged me $500 for the advice."
     
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  23. sandrewn

    Bread Crumbs 04 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 672
    June 4th 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Filippo Smaldone Francis Caracciolo Optatus Petroc of Cornwall Quirinus of Sescia Saturnina June 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Birthday of C. G. E. Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland and the flag flying day of the Finnish Defence Forces (Finland) Emancipation Day or Independence Day, commemorates the abolition of serfdom in Tonga by King George Tupou in 1862, and the independence of Tonga from the British protectorate in 1970. (Tonga) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (International) National Unity Day (Hungary) Trianon Treaty Day (Romania) Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989 Memorial Day (International) Day of state symbols in the Republic of Kazakhstan.  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)
    National Cheese Day
    Audacity To Hope Day
    International Corgi Day
    National Cancer Survivors Day
    National Christian T-Shirt Day
    National Cognac Day
    National Old Maids Day
    National SAFE Day
    Orthodox Pentecost Sunday
    Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
    Shopping Cart Day
    Trinity Sunday
     
    Sykkuno’s Birthday
    Quincy Brown’s Birthday
    Joyce Meyer’s Birthday
    Mackenzie Ziegler’s Birthday
    Angelina Jolie’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Hug Your Cat Day
    June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day. On this unofficial holiday, go give your feline friend a big hug. You never know, the hug might just be the thing to stop them from plotting against you!

    Some people celebrate this made-up holiday on May 3.
    Different Signs of Affection
    Unlike dogs, cats do not show affection towards humans through loud, obvious gestures. This can lead people to believe that cats do not love their humans as much as dogs so. The truth, however, is far from it. According to animal behaviorists, cats are independent creatures who show love in subtle ways. They may purr at you or just spend time hanging with you to show you their love and appreciation. Bumping heads on their humans is another way cats reveal their affection.
    Hug the Stress Away
    Although the origins of Hug Your Cat Day, which is also sometimes known as National Hug Your Cat Day are unknown, it is clear that the creators of the holiday wanted people to let their cats know that they are loved by embracing them in a warm hug. Hugging cats can also have health benefits. Studies have shown that giving your cat a cuddle can reduce stress and help you relax.
    How to Celebrate?
    Hug your cat. If it refuses to hug you back, don't be disappointed. It will show you love some other way. Forgive it for refusing to cuddle with you and instead treat it to its favorite treats. If you don’t have a cat, but always wanted to have one, maybe today is the day to adopt one from the animal shelter. Don't have a cat, but love dogs? Don't worry, you have a holiday that you can celebrate with your canine friends: Hug Your Hound Day! Did You Know…
    …that cats have 5 toes on their front paws, but 4 toes on their back paws?
     
     
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    The sight of my mother cleaning her dentures fascinated my young son. He sat riveted as she carefully took them out, brushed and rinsed them, and then popped them back in.
    "Cool, Grandma!" he said. "Now take off your arm."
     
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    At the restaurant, a sign read "Karaoke Tonight!"
    Grandma studied it before asking, "What kind of fish is that?"
     
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    My daughter loved the picture frame her five-year-old son bought her for Mother's Day. She found a photograph of him and replaced the cat photo that came with it. Landon became upset:
    "Why are you putting a picture of me in there when I bought you a picture of a cat?"
     
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    My 13-year-old nephew thought his "gangsta" outfit—low-riding pants and exposed boxers—made him look cool. That is, until the day his five-year-old cousin took notice.
    "Nathaniel," she yelled out in front of everyone. "Your panties are showing."
     
     
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    MDBCs 03 Jun 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 671
    June 3rd 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Roman Empire: Festival for the goddess Bellona. Christian feast day: Charles Lwanga and Companions (Roman Catholic Church), and its related observances: Martyrs' Day (Uganda) Clotilde Kevin of Glendalough Ovidius Vladimirskaya (Russian Orthodox) June 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Confederate Memorial Day (Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee, United States) Economist day (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Mabo Day (Australia) Opium Suppression Movement Day (Taiwan) World Bicycle Day  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)
    National Egg Day
    Chimborazo Day
    European Bicycle Day
    H.M. Queens Birthday
    Insect Repellent Awareness Day
    International Tabletop Day
    Love Conquers All Day
    National Black Bear Day
    National Bubbly Day
    National Carl Day
    National Chocolate Macaroon Day
    National Prairie Day
    National Simp Day
    National Trails Day
    Poson Full Moon Poya
    The Big Lunch
    World Cider Day
     
    Zayne Emory’s Birthday
    Yaya Panton’s Birthday
    Rafael Nadal’s Birthday
    Louis Partridge’s Birthday
    Josephine Baker’s Birthday
    Jefferson Davis’s Birthday
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    Sat, Jun 3rd, 2023 - Sun Jun 11th, 2023
    Love your Burial Ground Week
     
    Fun Observances
    Repeat Day
    June 3 is Repeat Day! June 3 is Repeat Day! June 3 is Repeat Day!

    Possibly created by someone who loved doing the same thing over and over again, Repeat Day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to re-do or re-state things multiple times. It is unclear why someone invented a holiday that would make celebrators sound like a broken record.
    While Repeat Day is definitely one of the more bizarre holidays out there, it needs very little preparation or effort to celebrate - all you need to do is repeat yourself ad infinitum!
    How to Celebrate?
    If there is an activity that you like to do over and over again, today is the day for you to do it. Here are some other ways you can do to celebrate this quirky holiday:
    Repeat everything you say or do. Have 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners. When having a conversation with a friend, repeat after your friend. Let them know that you are celebrating Repeat Day, lest they think you are rude. Watch movies where events repeat themselves, such as Groundhog Day and Edge of Tomorrow. Did You Know…
    …that the plot device employed in a film or story where a certain span of time repeats itself is called a time loop?
     
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    I should have known better than to take my four-year-old son shopping with me. I spent the entire time in the mall chasing after him. Finally, I'd had it. "Do you want a stranger to take you?!" I scolded.

    Thrilled, he yelled back, "Will he take me to the zoo?"
     
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    My cousin was in love and wanted to introduce his bride-to-be to his hypercritical mother. But in order to get an unbiased opinion, he invited over three other female friends as well and didn't tell his mom which one he intended to marry.

    After the four women left, he asked his mother, "Can you guess which one I want to marry?"

    "The one with short hair."

    "Yes! How'd you know?"

    "Because that's the one I didn't like."
     
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    My two sons, Jake and Austin, are a handful. So I wasn't surprised that Dad looked frazzled after we took them to a football game.

    "It will be a cold day in #@%* before we come to another game," he muttered.

    "Did you hear that?" Jake shouted to Austin. "Grandpa's going to take us to a game in December!"
     
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    At age 70, my grandfather bought his first riding lawn mower. "This thing is great," he bragged to my brother. "It took me only an hour and a half to mow the lawn. It used to take your grandmother two days to do it all!"
     
     
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    I think the picture is a fake, but the facts given are true(ish). Read the article,
    for the real size.
    Asian giant hornet - Wikipedia
     
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    ( I don't know if it is true, but it is a great story! )
     
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  25. sandrewn

    MDBCs 02 June 2023

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 670
    June 2nd 2023 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Children's Day (North Korea) Christian feast day: Ahudemmeh (Syriac Orthodox Church). Alexander (martyr) Elmo Felix of Nicosia Marcellinus and Peter Martyrs of Lyon, including Blandina Pope Eugene I Pothinus June 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Civil Aviation Day (Azerbaijan) Coronation of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, also Social Forestry Day (Bhutan) Day of Hristo Botev (Bulgaria) Decoration Day (Canada) Festa della Repubblica (Italy) International Sex Workers Day Telangana Day (Telangana, India)  
    Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)
    American Indian Citizenship Day
    Isabel Province Day
    National Bubba Day
    National First Ladies Day
    National I Love My Dentist Day
    National Janice Day
    National Rocky Road Day
    National Rotisserie Chicken Day
    Randol Fawkes Labour Day
    National Fish and Chip Day
     
    Willow Sage Hart’s Birthday
    Charlie Watts’s Birthday
    John Randolph’s Birthday
    Beetlejuice’s Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Leave the Office Early Day
    While we all love our jobs (sure, we do), but nothing is more relaxing and fun than leaving work just a bit earlier than one normally does. So on June 2, pack up your things and get out of the office earlier than usual because it is Leave The Office Earlier Day or Leave The Office Early Day.

    This unofficial holiday is celebrated annually on June 2, unless it falls on a weekend. When it does, the day moves to the following Monday.
    The day encourages people to take some time on a workday for themselves and do things that relax them. Another plus side of cutting out of work early? You avoid peak traffic hours!
    How to Celebrate?
    Get out of the office early.Make sure you inform your managers and co-workers that you will be leaving early. Do something fun since you are out early from work. Go for a movie or the happy hour at your favorite restaurant or bar with your co-workers. Did You Know…
    …that according to some sources, an average office worker spends about 50 minutes a day looking for files and other work-related documents?
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    National Doughnut Day
    The first Friday of June is annually celebrated as National Doughnut or Donut Day in the United States. The holiday is a continuation of Doughnut Day when members of the Salvation Army provided doughnuts and coffee to service members during the First World War.

    The first Donut Day began as a way to cheer up soldiers who were risking their lives and limbs in the trenches during the war. At home, Doughnut Day became a way to raise awareness about the war and to raise funds for Salvation Army's activities on the battlefield. The tradition of serving donuts to raise funds for the organization is still alive in many parts of the US.
    The Salvation Army is a charitable Christian organization that works to help the poor and the hungry. It was founded in London in 1865.
    Fried Dough
    A doughnut is a ring-shaped sweet snack made of fried dough and is usually rolled in sugar or topped or glazed with icing. Doughnuts can also be filled with jam, custard, or cream.
    How to Celebrate?
    Celebrate the spirit of charity that gave rise to this holiday by volunteering for the local Salvation Army chapter or another non-profit organization that works with the armed forces. Visit your local doughnut store to treat yourself to some of these delicious snacks. Many doughnut stores around the world offer free doughnuts to celebrate Doughnut Day. Make doughnuts at home and share them with family, friends, and co-workers. Did You Know...
    ...that food historians believe that the doughnut came to the United States via Dutch immigrants in the 19th century?
     
     
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    I've always been a disappointment.
    When I was five, I looked down at the crayons I was coloring with and sighed—when I was two, this is not what I saw myself doing at five.
     
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    As I picked out flowers for my mother, I noticed a man next to me juggling three boxes of candy and a large bouquet.

    "What did you do wrong?" I said with a laugh.

    He mumbled back, "I got married."
     
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    A fourth marriage meant yet another name change for me. I didn't realize the upheaval it had caused until I asked my father why I hadn't heard from him in a while.

    "I forgot your phone number," he said.

    "You could've looked it up in the phone book."

    "I didn't know what name to look under."
     
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