National Roller Coaster Day is celebrated every August 16th. Roller coasters were first patented in the early 19th century. For over a hundred years, they have provided riders with thrills they could not

Leathercraft—have you heard of this art form before? It involves transforming leather into beautiful works of art or handcrafted objects. It requires considerable skill, as well as knowledge of dyeing,

National Tattoo Removal Day is celebrated annually on August 14th. It is the perfect day for people to consider which tattoos they might want to remove. While some are happy with every single one of their

National Vinyl Record Day Is celebrated annually on August 12; although Sony decided to stop manufacturing vinyl records in 1989 due to the rising popularity of more portable music formats, it resumed

Shapewear Day is celebrated annually on August 10. Shapewear has existed for thousands of years and has continuously evolved since then. In ancient Mesopotamia, women wore girdles, and today, both men

Although few people know it, bowling is one of the oldest sports in history. One variation dates back 7,000 years to ancient Egypt. Around 5000 BC, the ancient Egyptians played a sport in which round stones

International Sailor Moon Day is primarily celebrated on August 6th each year. As the name suggests, this day commemorates the globally popular anime and manga franchise. It is also a popular day to play

Blogger Day is celebrated every August 5th. This observance pays tribute to one of the world's most popular publishing platforms. A blog—short for "weblog"—is an informational website published

CLOVES stands for Congenital Lipomatous Overgrowth, Vascular Malformations, Epidermal Nevus, and Spinal/Skeletal Anomalies; it is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a combination of cutaneous,

For thousands of years, people have believed in the concept of extra sensory perception (ESP) and other psychic powers. Over the centuries, it has been claimed that some individuals possessed clairvoyance,

World Wide Web Day is celebrated annually on August 1 and commemorates one of the most important advances in electronic communication. It was invented by Tim Berners-Lee while he was working at CERN (European

Although everyone knows what a park ranger is, few truly know what they do. Their work is complex but also very important. They are entrusted with the preservation and protection of national parks at the

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Every July 30, people around the world join forces to identify and support victims of trafficking, as well as to seek justice for them by fighting against traffickers.

Celebrating National Waterpark Day. Observed on July 28, this holiday encourages everyone to visit a local waterpark or one of the massive mega-waterparks found around the world. Waterparks are central

National Coffee Milkshake Day Is a celebration designed for those who enjoy high-caffeine desserts. This occasion perfectly combines the pleasure of coffee with that of a milkshake. So, don't miss the

Drive-Thru Day. It's a holiday that celebrates one of the most iconic American inventions: The drive-thru. This service began as a way to provide quick meals to hungry Americans and has since been used

Almost everyone knows that colorful sprinkles are small decorations used to add color and texture to ice cream, doughnuts, cupcakes, and other sweets. They are usually shaped like tiny balls, but they

The hammock originated as a means of survival and comfort to avoid sleeping on the ground. When people think of hammocks, they often picture themselves relaxing under their favorite garden tree or resting

International Chess Day—also known as World Chess Day—is celebrated annually on July 20. Its purpose is to honor the more than 600 million regular chess players worldwide who enjoy the game. Although chess

The daiquiri is a drink with over 120 years of history—an alcoholic cocktail made with rum, citrus, and a sweetener. It even has its own holiday: National Daiquiri Day, celebrated every year on July 19th.