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Over 2200 years ago, the Greek mathematician, Archimedes, discovered that an object’s volume could be measured by submerging it in water. He had this revelation while taking a bath, so we celebrate International Bath Day. Today is also National Pop Goes The Weasel Day. Learn the words, and find a jack-in-the-box to play along with you.
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There are a few people in the world who have a good excuse when their hair is a mess. They have Uncombable Hair Syndrome. The genetic condition affects about 100 people, making their hair stick out like Albert Einstein’s. The rest of you need to comb your hair, even if it is summer vacation!
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Domino’s doesn’t want your pizza to get bumped around while it’s being delivered. It might mess up the cheese! So the company started the Paving For Pizza initiative. They are paving roads and filling in potholes across the U S. You can nominate your city on their website, and help protect your pizza!
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A family in California has a heroic puppy. Nana Chaichanhda was asleep when their 8 month-old pit bull, Sasha, woke her family up, barking like crazy. Nana discovered the attached neighboring house was on fire. She ran back inside to get her 7 month-old daughter, and found Sasha already pulling her to safety by her diaper! Good doggie!
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Over the weekend, a boat full of whale watchers got lucky. The group had spotted a whale in the distance near Port Macquarie Australia. All of a sudden, the whale jumped out of the water right in front of them! It drenched everyone on board, but gave them the view of a lifetime!
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If you frequently have kitchen disasters, today is for you. It’s Kitchen Klutzes Of America Day! Burn your toast with pride! Maybe you’re better at gardening, and it’s National Weed Your Garden Day. Some weeds, like dandelions, are actually edible. If you rip your pants while weeding, rejoice! It’s National Sewing Machine Day.
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The nOg run club likes to raise money by setting world records. Their latest run in Cary North Carolina broke their own World’s Largest Flip-Flop 1K record. This year, more than 1336 people raced in thong flip-flops. It sounded like clapping hands, applauding the club’s many donations to charity!
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Dr. Qing Li is an expert on forest bathing. He says many people today are suffering from nature deficit disorder, because they spend so much time indoors. Forest bathing is simply walking quietly through the trees, listening to the birds, smelling and touching and observing nature. Sit on a rock and leave your stress behind!
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Tokyo Japan is building solar roads before the 2020 Olympics. Solar panels will be installed under a resin surface on the streets. The first solar road was built in 2016 in Normandy France, but they are expensive to build. However, the panels will generate energy, and help Tokyo become a more eco-friendly city!
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“I will not use this in a house. I will not point this at my spouse. I will not use this in an unsafe way. The best use is creme brûlée.” People who ordered Not-A-Flamethrowers from inventor Elon Musk, are receiving them along with directions to not set things on fire. Always read directions!
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