Author: Lisa Mungovan

What day is it? I forgot. No, it’s actually, I Forgot Day. It’s the ultimate excuse, for not doing something. If someone says they forgot what they were going to say, tell them: Must’ve been a lie. It’s fun and annoying. It’s also Plastic Free July. Using less plastic, is good for the Earth.

Every year, millions of acres of forest, are lost to wildfires. Sometimes they’re started by lightning strikes, but 85% are caused by careless humans. Its Wildland Firefighter Day, dedicated to those who have the nearly impossible task, of controlling fires that can stretch for miles and jump streams. Firefighters, we appreciate you!

Holler for your interstellar friends, to join you for some challah. It’s Earth Challah Day and World UFO Day! Who could say no to delicious bread? If you can’t spot a UFO today, make your own Unidentified Flying Objects. Fling some things through the air, and see who can guess what it was!

Is your dog afraid of fireworks, or thunderstorms? You could make a pup tent, using soundproof panels, or buy doggie earmuffs, to block out loud sounds. A loud fan and lots of pillows, can also help block out scary noises, or you could distract your pooch by playing fetch. Maybe he won’t even notice!

Are you putting your sunblock on correctly? Chances are, you’re not using enough. Researchers found that most people only use 1/3 of the amount necessary, to properly protect their skin from the sun. While it will still offer some protection, you need a thick layer to truly block harmful rays.

In 1867, the British colonies of Nova Scotia, the Province of Canada, and New Brunswick, were united into the single Dominion of Canada. Happy Canada Day to our Canadian friends, and Happy Second Half Of The Year Day to everyone! Does that mean you get another chance, to make a New Year’s resolution?

Today is Postal Worker Day, US Postage Stamp Day, and Zip Code Day! Zip codes tell your letter where to go, stamps pay for it, and postal workers deliver it! Thanks post office! It’s also Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day. How about Cherry-Pickle? Use an ice cream maker, to make crazy but delicious combinations.

How many elephants can fit on a school bus?

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Answer! Zero. Elephants don’t go to school! Instead, they walk around in the jungle and make poops so big that it could fill a 5 gallon bucket. Ha-ha.

Today is International Joke Day, so tell your favorite old jokes, or make up some new ones!

YouTuber Lily Hevesh, is known for doing amazing things with dominoes. Her latest feat set a world record, for tallest domino structure. She and her team assembled a tower more than 33 feet high, creating a series of octagonal columns to make it more stable. They knocked it down with a flying squirrel toy.

Have you ever made a wish on a shooting star? When a meteoroid, sometimes as small as a pebble, falls through Earth’s atmosphere, it heats up. That’s the streak of light we see! Most meteoroids burn up, but if any part reaches Earth, it’s called a meteorite. Today is Meteor Watch Day. Good luck!