World Turtle Day, celebrated on May 23, was established in 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue to promote the conservation of turtles and tortoises. The day, chosen during the nesting season, emphasizes education on threats like habitat loss and illegal trafficking, while celebrating turtles' ecological importance and long evolutionary history. Various activities, such as beach cleanups and educational workshops, highlight this global observance that encourages conservation actions and support for relevant organizations.
Why January 11th?There is a controversy among some MorseCode operators on who actually created the code: Samuel Morse or AlfredVail. So, in order to not offend either side, I've chosen the dateof January 11, because on January 11, 1838 both Morse and Vail didthe first public demonstration of the electric telegraph together.What's The Purpose?As of […]