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Today is Typewriter Day. Typing on a computer, where you can delete mistakes, or move paragraphs around, is so easy. But what happens when the printer won’t work again? On a typewriter, you can enjoy rolling the paper in, listening to the clacks and dings, and watching keys strike the paper. It’s so satisfying!
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A photo by Amy Christie Hunter, is inspiring people to learn about clouds. She photographed rare cloud formations, that look like waves in the ocean. The Kelvin-Helmholtz waves appeared over Smith Mountain in Virginia. Wind at the top of the clouds moves faster than wind at the bottom, creating beautiful crests!
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Taco Bell lovers, get ready. A temporary Taco Bell resort will open in Palm Springs California, August 4th through 8th. There will be hot sauce room keys, pillows, and pool floats, Taco Bell wall art, and of course, lots of Taco Bell food! I wonder if there’ll be tortilla blankets! Sleep like a burrito!
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Fainting goats are a type of goat that fall over, whenever they get startled. A cocker spaniel in the UK, must be a fainting dog! Peter is an adorable puppy, that falls over when he gets excited. His legs stiffen up for a few seconds. The vet says it’s harmless— just a bit goofy-looking!
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If you hate when different foods touch on your plate, you might need the Food Cubby. They are smile-shaped food separators! The silicone rubber walls suction to the plate, keeping peas and applesauce from mixing together. Your cold salad dressing and hot mashed potatoes and gravy can happily share a dish. Thanks Food Cubby!
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Have you heard of Summersgiving? The Saturday after the first day of summer, have an American-Thanksgiving-style feast! Give thanks for summer with family and friends, and don’t forget the pumpkin pie! It’s also Onion Rings Day, and Chocolate Eclair Day. Loop giant onion rings onto the eclairs, and make them part of your feast!
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Sam Esposito was sitting outside with his dad, when a bird landed on his shoulder. They found out through Facebook, that it was a pet cockatiel named Cheesey, who had been missing for days! There was even a $1000 reward. The Espositos didn’t take the reward money, but accepted t-shirts dubbing them, “Cheese’s Heroes.”
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Today is World Motorcycle Day. Maybe you’ll see a motorcycle with a dog in a sidecar, because it’s Take Your Dog To Work Day! Even though it’s also World Giraffe Day, I don’t think you’ll see a giraffe in a sidecar. They can grow 20 feet tall! Don’t forget World Music Day. Play some music!
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Most people have heard of selfies by now, when you take a photo of yourself. But did you know they can be more dangerous than shark attacks? 18 people died last year in bizarre ways, trying to get the perfect shot. Only 5 people were killed by sharks. Be careful today on National Selfie Day!
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How will you celebrate Daylight Appreciation Day? Take advantage of the sunlight! You could collect shells at the beach for Seashell Day. It’s Go Skateboarding Day, so you could go to a skate park. It’s also the Day of the Gong, so go bang a gong, or watch The Gong Show!
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