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Did you know fireflies are decreasing in number? Also known as lightning bugs, the glowing beetles are a victim of light pollution. If you are lucky enough to share a habitat with fireflies, you can help them by turning off your outdoor lights. They need to see their own lights in order to communicate!
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Today is Cheesecake Day. The rich, creamy dessert is so good, that if you give someone a piece, they just might hug you! That’s okay, because it’s also Share A Hug Day. Hug your parents, friends, or pets, to show them you love them, but only if they want to be hugged!
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The United Nations proclaimed July 30 as the International Day Of Friendship, to encourage the countries of the world to embrace peace. Celebrate peace and friendship in your own home by not fighting with your siblings! With all the peace and quiet, you can read a good book, in honor of Paperback Book Day!
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Waylon McGuire’s wife loves shopping on Amazon, so he got her a very special birthday cake. Sweet Dreams Bakery created a cake that looked just like a brown Amazon box, complete with a shipping label! Emily was ready to open it at first, but was just as happy to cut into her delicious package!
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A cow in Ireland caused quite a commotion, when it escaped its pen at the Ennis Mart. It ran through busy streets, knocked over a pedestrian, and damaged a van by crashing into it. Several vehicles were chasing the cow, and finally captured it in the Dunnes Stores’ parking lot.
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The Fortnite World Cup has a winner, and it’s a 16-year-old from the United States. Kyle Giersdorf, playing as Bugha, took the top prize of $3,000,000 in the solo competition. Norwegian 16-year-old Emil Bergquist Pedersen, and Austrian 17-year-old David Wang, playing as Nyhrox and Aqua, won the duo championship. They had to split their $3,000,000!
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It’s International Tiger Day. The world’s largest cat, with its distinctive black stripes, is found in Asia, but they are endangered. Less than 4000 remain in the wild, but people are trying to help save them! There are different types of tigers, such as Bengal, Siberian and Sumatran. Try to learn more about tigers today!
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I hope it rains today, because it’s Rain Day! Go splash in some puddles as the Earth gets a big drink of water. Don’t miss dinner, because it’s Lasagna Day! I love those layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce! It’s Lipstick Day too. Pick your favorite shade, and flash a colorful smile!
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Have you ever visited another country? A Hungarian man visited 7 countries in one day, on his bike! David Kovari set a world record for most countries visited in 24 hours by bicycle, by traveling through Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, and the Czech Republic. He had to travel 310 miles, with no time for sightseeing!
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Sometimes, the best products come from nature. Sarah Tiu is using straws made from rolled-up coconut leaves in her restaurant, after seeing them used in a cafe in the Philippines. She also uses the leaves to cover cups, instead of using plastic lids. Every tiny step creates a gentler footprint on our Earth.
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