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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? Nearly 100 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 National Seashell Day. It’s Go Skateboarding Day, so you could go to a skate park. It’s also the National Day of the Gong, if you’re lucky enough to have a gong to play!
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Forget riding in the car. It’s Dump the Pump Day! Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association, many cities across the United States will be offering free fare on public transit. See if your city is participating; your ride on the bus or subway might cost you nothing and cause less pollution!
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Reyhan Jamalova, a 15 year-old from Azerbaijan, has invented a device that can generate electricity from rainwater! Called Rainergy, the instrument collects rainwater and sends it through a generator, then stores the electricity in a battery. Rainergy can provide power and light to people who are cut off from the main electrical grid!
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When Michigan Central Station closed down in 1988, many fixtures were stolen. Now that Ford Motor Land Development has plans to renovate the Detroit train depot, a stolen antique clock has been returned after 20 years! The thief had been protecting the clock all these years, and said it was ready to go home.
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In Toronto Canada, a magnificent grocery store has opened. Feed It Forward, sells fruit and vegetables that are bruised or misshapen, and packaged goods that are close to their expiration dates. The food is donated by large grocery stores, instead of sending it to landfills. Customers pay what they can, or even shop for free!
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Manta ray babies have rarely been seen in the wild, but scientists may now get a chance to study them. A manta ray nursery has been discovered, in a marine sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. Manta rays only have one pup every 2 to 3 years, so the juveniles gather in safe places for protection.
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Put down the game controllers and back away from the computers. It’s Hike With A Geek Day! Leave the technology inside and enjoy nature. So what if it’s hot! It’s also National Vanilla Milkshake Day and National Ice Cream Soda Day! Reward yourself with an icy treat, for unplugging and getting some exercise outside!
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A 3 year-old girl got lost in a Missouri cornfield last Thursday. Remy Elliott’s mother and 100 other people looked for her all night, but it wasn’t until rescue dogs heard barking, that they located her. Her little Yorkshire terrier, Fat Heath, had spent the night with Remy and alerted rescuers to the sleeping girl!
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Soccer fans really know how to shake things up. When Mexico beat Germany on Sunday during the World Cup, fans in Mexico City jumped up and down so much, they registered seismic activity on the city’s earthquake detectors! The celebrating didn’t cause an earthquake, but the tremors were an impressive feat caused by many feet!
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