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Sorry Charlie Day

by on 06. Apr, 2013 in Weird Holidays

April 6 is Sorry Charlie Day!

We’ve all been rejected at some point in our lives – whether it was a job we didn’t get hired for, not being accepted into a college we wanted to attend, or being dumped by a significant other. Sorry Charlie Day is about learning from rejection and moving forward.

Being rejected sucks, but guess what? We survived. Use today to feel sorry for yourself, and think about how whoever rejected you is really missing out. Take some time to reflect on what you’ve learned from your past rejections, and then let them go.

Sources: Holiday Insights, Zany Holidays

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World UFO Day

by on 02. Jul, 2012 in Weird Holidays

July 2 is a day to celebrate the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects!

World UFO Day is celebrated on July 2 in honor of the “Roswell Incident”.  On July 2, 1947, Mac Brazel discovered some strange metallic wreckage in Roswell, New Mexico. The military removed the wreckage, and during a press release reported recovering a “flying disk”. The next day, they said it was simply a radar-tracking balloon and the incident was forgotten. However, 30 years later, a member of the original recovery team, said it had been an alien spacecraft. Now, it is widely believed the American government and military have knowledge of extraterrestrial happenings from Area 51 in Roswell, New Mexico and have simply covered it up for various reasons.

The first World UFO day was celebrated in 2001 to raise awareness about UFO’s and the presence of other intelligent beings. This day is also used to encourage governments to disclose any known information about UFO’s. You can celebrate today by keeping your eyes on the sky or organizing a watch party with your friends. You can also watch alien and UFO themed movies or, my personal favorite, relax with an X-Files marathon!

Happy UFO hunting!

Also check out this article about a group in Pic de Bugarach, a small village in France, who believe aliens will rescue them on December 21!

Sources: WorldUFODay.com, Holiday Insights, Wikipedia

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National Onion Rings Day

by on 22. Jun, 2012 in Food Holidays

June 22, National Onion Rings Day, celebrates the fried favorite in all of its side dish glory. Second in popularity only to french fries, onion rings are a staple in bars, diners, and fast food stops around the country.

Start with a large onion and remove all of the skin. Remember, you can use a sweet onion if that is more your taste. Then, cut the onion into rings and separate them. After this, the sky is the limit. You can dip them into beer then batter them, use an egg wash first, or soak them in milk before coating them in flour. Check out some more great recipes here.

Though it is not really clear where National Onion Rings Day started, it is celebrated by those in the know. Celebrate today by making or enjoying this crispy snack.

Sources: The Ultimate Holiday Site, Eatocracy

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Cuckoo Warning Day

by on 21. Jun, 2012 in Weird Holidays

Have you heard the call of the cuckoo yet?

According to The Ultimate Holiday Site, if you hear the call of a cuckoo bird on June 21, there’s a wet summer ahead. We’re not sure where this superstition came from or whether or not it’s true, but we do know that, in Europe (where cuckoos spend their spring and summer after wintering in Africa), the call of the cuckoo is a welcoming indicator that spring is here and the green grass and warmth of summer are just around the corner.

If you’re in Europe and hear the call of the cuckoo bird today (or any time between early April and late June), consider yourself lucky, as Europe has recently seen a decline in cuckoo birds. But a lucky few have reported cuckoo soundings and sightings since April.

If you don’t live in a region inhabited by the cuckoo bird, find a cuckoo clock or practice making your own cuckoo call.

Whether or not you hear the cuckoo’s song, celebrate the good news the cuckoo bird brings with William Wordsworth’s poem “To the Cuckoo.”

Sources: The Ultimate Holiday Site, Wikipedia, This Is Surrey Today

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May the Fourth Be With You!

by on 04. May, 2012 in Weird Holidays

Happy Star Wars Day!

Though we can’t be sure of the origin of this punny holiday, some say it was born when the line was misinterpreted in a German newscast in 2005. Another source said the line dates back to 1979 when the line was printed in The London Evening News to congratulate Margaret Thatcher for being elected Britain’s first female Prime Minister.

No matter where the holiday originated, we are happy to celebrate. Take a look at the fun we had in the office for this unofficial holiday and check out our Star Wars merchandise!

Sources: ABC News, Wikipedia

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Happy Make Up Your Own Holiday Day!

by on 26. Mar, 2012 in Weird Holidays

March 26 is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day! This holiday was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat.com. “This is a day you may name for whatever you wish. Reach for the stars! Make up a holiday.”

A few people here in the office are celebrating their own holidays today.

“Take Your Kid to Someone Else’s Workplace Day”- Jesse C.

“Disappointment in The Hunger Games Movie Day”- Sarah F.

“Bring Your Dog to Work Day”- Mary S.

“Too Pretty To Be At Work Day”- Jessica V.

“The House Cleans Itself Day”- Ashton C.

What would yours be?

 

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Happy Near Miss Day!

by on 23. Mar, 2012 in Weird Holidays

Near Miss Day, March 23,  commemorates the day a huge Asteroid barely missed hitting the earth. On March 23, 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain came within 500,000 miles of a collision with Earth. In interstellar terms, it was a near miss. Had it collided with the Earth, it would have left a devastating crater the size of Washington, D.C. An asteroid impact on the planet would have been catastrophic. Since then, there have been other near misses. …..Whew!!

Near misses with large, potentially life threatening galactic objects happens on an infrequent basis. It is believed a large asteroid collided with the earth and caused the extinction of dinosaurs. Scientists believe it is only a matter of time before another catastrophic collision with Earth. But, don’t worry. The odds are it will not happen for a long, long time.

Other Asteroid Near Misses:

  • 2003 SQ222 – Approximately 10 meters in diameter, came within 54,700 miles of earth on September 27, 2003.
  • Asteroid 2002 EM7 - Approximately, 70 meters long, this rock came within 288,000 miles in March, 2002

Source: Holiday Insights

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National Panic Day!

by on 09. Mar, 2012 in Weird Holidays

Today’s the day to let it all out,  P-A-N-I-C!

Get the most out of Panic Day with these fun suggestions!

  • You are definitely encouraged to loudly proclaim, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Or, run around wildly and proclaim , “I’m stressed, I’m stressed and I can’t take it anymore!”
  • Megaphones are allowed, but it’s even better if you can exercise your natural lung power, breathing very fully and deeply for a great big, cathartic shout.
  • Fill your company’s suggestion box with the request for a sound proof, padded room. Thus, Panic Day and any other occasion that requires loud, ridiculous behavior can be celebrated discreetly.
  • If, like most of us, you are without a sound proof, padded room, then be bold, be assertive, and take a stand by the water cooler, swearing not to budge until “things get better.”.
  • Stay in bed all day. But first, get up, brush your teeth, head to the kitchen and load up on snacks and drinks. Make sure you have lots of fluffy pillows to hide your head under.
  • Get up and go jogging or swimming or bike riding.
  • Phone in “well.” Call your boss and tell him or her that you feel too darn good to come in to work today, even though it’s a fib. That way you won’t appear to be a victim.
  • Go to work way over-dressed. Wear a tux or a prom gown, and, when asked what it’s about, simply reply, “I have an engagement later on.” Keep ‘em guessing.
  • Call the local TV station and tell them you’re going to run for President and that you’re holding a news conference at your house at noon.
  • Go the animal shelter and adopt a dog or cat.
  • Attempt to dye your hair in a checkerboard pattern.
  • Head for the toy store and buy as many toy soldiers as you can and come home and conduct a “war” in your living room.
  • Mix up a couple bottles full of food coloring and water and go out and write wacky things on the snow.
  • Call the Y and try to convince the pool manager that the pool should be filled with lime yogurt.
  • Start a new religion.
  • Put red dots all over your face and go food shopping.
  • Go the shore and walk the beach, or go to the mountains and climb a large hill.
  • Stand on one foot in the middle of a large mall, waving your arms up and down and proclaim, “I’m a bad bad birdie, I’m a bad bad birdie.”
  • Go to a Senior Center and sit down and have a chat with some nice older person.
  • Contact the local fire company and ask if you can come over and help wash a fire truck.

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    Source: The Depths of My Beleaguered Mind

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    May 3rd is Lumpy Rug Day!

    by on 03. May, 2010 in Weird Holidays

    What is Lumpy Rug Day?

    May 3rd is Lumpy Rug Day; a day to show your appreciation and thanks for the old lumpy rugs that provided many years of comfort. Spring cleaning is in the air, and it’s time to celebrate with one of the oddest holidays around. It’s a day to say good-bye to those old lumpy rugs and bring in new ones. It’s sort of an “out with the old, in with the new” attitude.

    This holiday also showcases the idea that every day is worthy of a holiday, and that appreciation can be found for the most unique things.

    How do I celebrate Lumpy Rug Day?

    • Flatten out the rugs in your house.
    • Donate your old rugs, and purchase new ones to keep your house fresh and clean.
    • At minimum, it could be a day to vacuum and wash your rugs.

    While we didn’t have any lumpy rugs around the office, we decided to make some lumps of our own at home:

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