Author: Lisa Mungovan

The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers, where the next number is found by adding the 2 numbers in front of it. 0+1=1, 1+1=2, 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+5=8, and so on. Keep the sequence going, for Fibonacci Day! Find the sequence in nature, by looking for spiral patterns in pine cones, sunflowers, or snails!

Every year, salmon migrate from the ocean, up rivers to where they were born, to spawn and make new babies. The Klamath River in California, had been blocked by dams for 100 years, denying salmon their traditional spawning grounds. The dams were removed, and spawning salmon have once again returned to the Klamath River.

A macaroni penguin named Best Friend, celebrated his 40th birthday at SeaWorld San Diego. Nicknamed “most precious old man,” he’s the oldest macaroni penguin in North America, and more than twice the average lifespan of those in the wild. He loves to play in trickling hoses and blow bubbles in the water.

An emu has been on the loose in England for weeks, but now there’s one on the run in Arkansas too. The large flightless Australian bird is wandering around Hot Springs village, approaching cars. Police are warning people to leave the emu alone, as they can be dangerous.

Do you really have to floss all your teeth? Only the ones you want to keep haha! Today is Flossing Day, so grab your favorite flavor of dental floss, and clean between each and every tooth. Daily flossing and brushing keeps your teeth clean and your breath fresh.

Have you ever heard of an alascattalo? It’s an animal that’s a cross between a walrus, and a moose! The alascattalo lives in Alaska. Also, Alaskans made the animal up. Alascattalo Day celebrates the humor of Alaskans, who hold a parade in Anchorage. It starts at 12:03, goes one block down an alley, and is 4 minutes long.

Do you try to exercise and eat good food for your body? One thing no body needs, is cigarettes. Make a promise to never smoke or vape, to celebrate the Great American Smokeout. Challenge any relatives who smoke, to give it up for at least one day. Their lungs will be so happy!

Today is Cranberry Day, and Stuffing Day. You can try out new recipes, and pick your favorite to make for Thanksgiving next week. Little cubes of bread, cooked with seasonings and whatever else you want to add, is the best stuff! But it’s also Use Less Stuff Day, so now I’m really confused.

If you look around Canada today, you might notice a lot of people wearing red mittens. That’s because it’s Red Mitten Day! Canadians wear red gloves or mittens, to show their support for their country’s Olympic athletes. It’s also Gingerbread Cookie Day, so give your gingerbread man some red mittens, made from frosting.