May 23rd, 2012, is Lucky Penny Day, World Turtle Day, World Crohn's and Colitis Day, Emergency Medical Services for Children Day, Declaration of the Bab, and National Taffy Day.
In these iffy economic times, who among us can afford to reject the luck and value of a stray penny? "A penny saved is a penny earned," as Ben Franklin used to say. But wait - a fact check shows that Ben Franklin is falsely credited for the saying! The original quote, "A penny spar'd is twice got," comes from George Herbert's Outlandish Proverbs, ca. 1633. Happy Lucky Penny Day.
Today is World Turtle Day! Take a moment to admire these creatures that carry their homes wherever they go. Nice lifestyle.
World Crohn's and Colitis Day is meant to raise awareness about Crohn's and Colitis, in the hope of finding a cure. The day was founded in 2007 by Josh Golder.
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day is observed on Wednesday of National EMS Week. This year's theme is, "More than a Job, a Calling."
Declaration of the Bab celebrates the inception of the Baha'i Faith.
National Taffy Day is always celebrated on May 23rd. Amazingly, the salt water version of this candy was invented by accident in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, when ocean water swamped a candy stand during a storm! Salt water taffy, a delicious combination of sweet and savory, was born.
In these iffy economic times, who among us can afford to reject the luck and value of a stray penny? "A penny saved is a penny earned," as Ben Franklin used to say. But wait - a fact check shows that Ben Franklin is falsely credited for the saying! The original quote, "A penny spar'd is twice got," comes from George Herbert's Outlandish Proverbs, ca. 1633. Happy Lucky Penny Day.
Today is World Turtle Day! Take a moment to admire these creatures that carry their homes wherever they go. Nice lifestyle.
World Crohn's and Colitis Day is meant to raise awareness about Crohn's and Colitis, in the hope of finding a cure. The day was founded in 2007 by Josh Golder.
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day is observed on Wednesday of National EMS Week. This year's theme is, "More than a Job, a Calling."
Declaration of the Bab celebrates the inception of the Baha'i Faith.
National Taffy Day is always celebrated on May 23rd. Amazingly, the salt water version of this candy was invented by accident in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, when ocean water swamped a candy stand during a storm! Salt water taffy, a delicious combination of sweet and savory, was born.
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