National Mammography Day is observed on the third Friday of October each year. This day was officially proclaimed by U.S. President Bill Clinton in 1993 and encourages women to schedule a mammogram for

Let’s talk about the delicious, multicolored, candy coated chocolate buttons known as M&M's. These treats have graced lunchboxes, filled Halloween candy bags, and found a place in pockets around the

Southern Food Heritage Day is a celebration of the cuisine of the American South in all its glory. While Southern food is considered the quintessential American cuisine, it is actually a fusion of diverse

World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10. Celebrated internationally since 1992, it is a public awareness day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues worldwide. At its

National Moldy Cheese Day Invites you to enjoy one of the many types of cheese that could not be made without mold. The cheeses featured include Gorgonzola, Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, and various blue

The octopus is a strange and mysterious creature about which very little is known. These eight-tentacled animals have fascinated humanity for thousands of years, yet they have actually been on this planet

Seventeen million people worldwide live with cerebral palsy. It is one of the most common childhood disabilities, yet there is a clear lack of knowledge regarding its causes, even among members of the

National Manufacturing Day, celebrated on the first Friday of October, pays tribute to those who manufacture products in the United States. It is a day that demonstrates how competitiveness drives the

Although CD sales saw a brief uptick in 2021, the format has been in steady decline since the early 2000s. This is partly due to how people consume music today. It is estimated that up to 85% of people

National Coffee Day is a celebration of one of the world's most popular and widely consumed hot beverages. It should not be confused with International Coffee Day, which is observed on October 1 and was

Red hair occurs naturally in only about 1–2% of the global population and in around 3–6% of people of Northern European descent. When compared to black hair which occurs naturally in approximately 75%

National Cheese Day is a holiday celebrated annually on September 20th. It is a day to enjoy and appreciate chile con queso—a side dish or appetizer made with melted cheese and chili peppers—commonly served

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day is observed annually on September 18. Also known as NHAAD, it aims to raise public awareness about the challenges that aging poses for HIV-related prevention,

Play-Doh is a toy that millions of children have enjoyed since the 1950s. Originally, Joe McVicker, from Cincinnati, Ohio, sold it as a wallpaper cleaner, but later in the 1950s, he transformed it into

Although most people think art is the exclusive domain of artists, this celebration suggests that we are all artists in our own way. That is why we believe everyone should take the time to celebrate this

National Cancer Day is observed on the second Friday of September, and although it bears the word "national" in its name, it is actually an observance marked in more than 170 countries.* The

World Suicide Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). Shortly after its launch, the World Health Organization began co sponsoring the events.

The "&" symbol is that strange, curly character often used instead of the word "and" in logos and in texts where the goal is to save time while writing. Although most people don't

Superhuman Day is celebrated every September 7th. This day pays tribute to people with disabilities who constantly overcome the challenges they face. The likelihood of an average person developing a disability

Welsh rarebit is a British dish consisting of toasted bread topped with a special Cheddar cheese sauce. This sauce typically contains beer, mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. It