Author: Lisa Mungovan

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!

In the last 5 years, David Rush has broken over 150 Guinness world records. He was at it again, this time on one wheel. The Idaho man juggled 3 flaming torches 175 times in a row, while riding a unicycle. He quickly singed off his eyebrows, but didn’t burn anything else.

Microbes are the tiniest living organisms, and are found everywhere from blistering volcanic vents, to frigid caves. Scientists are studying microbes in Hawaii’s lava caves, where conditions are similar to those on Mars. They contain toxic gases, and see little sunlight. Microbes thriving in extreme conditions, could provide clues to life on other planets.

Today is Soccer Day. Although it’s called football in much of the world, it’s the most popular sport on Earth. Some kids make balls out of old plastic bags, and draw goal posts in the dirt. Challenge your parents to a game, and see if the kids can fake out the adults!

It’s World Nature Conservation Day. Start your morning with a nature walk outdoors. Don’t forget a bag, to pick up any trash you find. Reward yourself with a candy bar, since it’s Milk Chocolate Day! It’s also Waterpark Day. Time to slip down some water slides, or plunge into a wave pool!

Plastic pollution in the ocean, harmful chemicals from sunblocks, or rising water temperatures of only 2-4 degrees Fahrenheit, can cause coral reefs to eventually die. 3D printers, could help repair damaged reefs. Researchers scan coral reefs, and print ceramic pieces, to restore the environment. Then new coral can grow on the man-made reef sections.

Today is Walk On Stilts Day. You might have to make your own stilts, so you can tower over everyone. Once you’ve practiced, you can also celebrate Take Your Houseplant For A Walk Day. Your plant will enjoy some unfiltered sunshine, and with you up on stilts, it’ll be even closer to the sky!

Today is Gary Gygax Day. He created the role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons, in 1974. Get a group of wizards and barbarians together, and learn to play D & D. You’ll need same snacks, so how about popcorn and crème brûlée, also known as burnt cream. Since it’s Crème Brûlée Day, enjoy a caramelized custard cup.

Today is Bagpipe Appreciation Day. Listen to some lovely bagpipe music, and make sure it’s loud enough for everyone to hear! You can even make your own, out of a garbage bag and recorders. Find the bagpipe instructions on instructables.com. Then you can play bagpipes, for the whole neighborhood to appreciate.

Today is World Mangrove Day. Mangrove trees, which grow in salty water, help preserve shorelines from erosion, and provide a habitat for many fish and animals. They’ve also been used to reforest landfills, and repair hurricane-ravaged coastal areas. Mangroves are so easy to plant, that one man in Sri Lanka has planted millions!