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In 1951, 2 men were arguing about which bird was the fastest game bird in Europe. They decided to make a book, containing the fastest, longest, and most, of everything. That’s how the first Guinness Book of Records was born. For Guinness World Records Day, look up some crazy records. Could you beat them?

Today is known as both Global Cat Day, and Feral Cat Day. Maybe it’s because if one feral, or wild, cat has kittens, and their kittens have kittens, and so on, in 9 years there would be 11,000,000 cats! Cats are awesome, but they would rapidly take over the world. Meow-za!

A day off from school or work this holiday, traditionally celebrated Columbus Day. In recent years however, the holiday has shifted to Native American Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Columbus actually came to an inhabited land, and treated its people badly. The people that were already living there, are the ones we honor today.

Today is Bathtub Day, so skip your shower and take a relaxing bubble bath instead! You could also pamper your tub by giving it a good cleaning. It’s also LED Light Day. Light Emitting Diode bulbs are bright and energy efficient. LED holiday lights are the best, because the bulbs don’t fall out!

Police officers in Maine, performed an incredible feat of bravery. They removed a cup, that was stuck on a skunk’s head! The poor little skunk was wandering around in circles in the middle of the road. After being freed, the skunk ran away unharmed, thankfully without spraying anyone.

Are you going to go apple picking this season? Find an apple orchard nearby, and stock up! See how many varieties you can eat, while you walk around collecting the perfect apples. Many orchards also sell hot apple cider. Make sure you bring enough apples home to also make a pie or some applesauce!

A police officer in Maine, performed an incredible feat of bravery. He pulled 2 cups off a skunk’s head! The poor little skunk was wandering around a Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot, and Officer David Hilton spotted it from the drive-thru. He plucked the cups off, and the skunk ran away, thankfully without spraying him.

Today is the United Nations’ International Day Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples. This year’s theme is, Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination. The original inhabitants, of the lands around the world, have historically had their voices suppressed. Indigenous Youth are speaking out for change and social justice.

Today is Avocado Day, and Hawaii grows some of the world’s heaviest. One avocado weighed 5.6 pounds, and made enough guacamole to feed the whole Pokini family! They hold the official world record, but Kenji Fukumitsu has often given away avocados that weigh more than 6 pounds! That’s a lot of avocado toast.

Today is Stay Home Because You’re Well Day. It’s more fun to have a day off, when you’re not sick! Whip up some chocolate mousse, because it’s Mousse Day, and serve it in a glass jar, for Mason Jar Day. Tell people to back away from your yummy dessert, since it’s Personal Space Day.