The U.N. estimates that for every $1 that goes to improving sanitation, it saves more than $9 in lost productivity, health costs, and economic development.
World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day
Croissant Day
The legend of how the croissant came to be is that in 1683, the Turkish Empire laid siege on Vienna, Austria. The Turks made several attempts to conquer the city by force, but were unsuccessful, so decided to try underground tunnels. The bakers of Vienna, who worked in the basement storerooms, heard the sound of […]
Hagfish Day
Hagfish are widely believed to be one of the world’s ugliest living creatures, made even more repugnant by their production of viscous slime as a defense mechanism. Hagfish Day aims to promote understanding that in nature, beauty isn’t everything – and that in fact, the Hagfish is a highly evolved and specialised creature worthy of […]
National Juggling Day
Date: June 13 National Juggling Day celebrates the art and skill of juggling. This day is dedicated to all those who enjoy performing or watching the mesmerizing act of keeping multiple objects in the air at once. History National Juggling Day was created to promote and celebrate juggling as both an art form and a […]
Humbug Day
For many people, Christmas can be an incredibly stressful time of year. Coping with the pressures of shopping for gifts and planning events and parties whilst embracing the holiday spirit can be a lot to ask! Humbug Day encourages a controlled venting of all that stress before Christmas so that you can enjoy the festive […]