Internet Day

Marking the anniversary of the first usage of the Internet to send a message electronically, way back in 1969. Let’s not draw attention to the fact that the system crashed half way through sending it, though…

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Measure Up: Celebrate Weights and Measures Day on May 20 ⚖️✨

May 20th is Weights and Measures Day, a unique holiday honoring the systems of measurement that keep our world organized, fair, and functioning. From the precise scales that weigh your morning coffee beans to the rulers that guide your craft projects, weights and measures are behind so much of what we do every day.This day celebrates the science of measurement, the importance of accuracy, and the quirky history behind some of the systems we use today. Plus, it’s a great excuse to learn something new, share a laugh about funny measurement facts, and appreciate the tools that "measure up" to our expectations.

Fruitcake Day

Date when : Always December 27th National Fruitcake Day celebrates the rock hard, fruit filled holiday cake. While fruitcake was popular in the 40's and 50's, we are not sure if anyone has ever eaten this weighty, gooey, sugar laden cake. Scientists have been unable to penetrate deeply into a fruitcake, and therefore, have failed […]

Pumpkin Day

By October 26th, we in a frenzy of pumpkin obsession. We cannot wait for the big November holiday for pumpkin pie. No siree, we need pumpkin ev-ery-thing! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta and oatmeal. Pumpkin Chunkin’, pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs and television specials. Let’s not forget jack-o-lantern carving, too! This fruit grabs American’s attention. As […]

Video Games Day

Video games represent one of the largest and fastest growing entertainment industries – from consoles and hardware, to games and accessories, and even to the music, artwork and dialogue in games, video games are a huge part of modern life. Video Games Day reminds us that video games are still a very new creation; if […]