Author: Lisa Mungovan

When you’re out and about today, relax and walk leisurely. It’s World Sauntering Day, so just slow down and enjoy the stroll! It’s also Garfield The Cat Day. The lazy orange and black cat, created by Jim Davis, appeared in his first comic strip in 1978. Eat lasagna in his honor!

Today is Eat An Oreo Day. There have been more than 85 flavors of the famous sandwich cookies, since their introduction in 1912, including new Selena Gomez ones. It’s also Watch Day. The first watches, in the 15th century, were carried in pockets. Smartwatches do a lot more, but old watches didn’t need batteries.

On June 19th 1865, the last enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free. That day in United States history, now known as Juneteenth, marked independence for all. Learning more about slavery helps us understand the importance of emancipation, and inspires us to treat all humans equally, and with respect.

Kelechi Ezihie must really really love golf. Last week, he started playing golf at 6 pm on Sunday, and finished 36 hours later. He had only planned to play for 24 hours, to set a world record, but changed his goal after finding out a Norwegian man had just completed a 32-hour marathon game.

Grace and Glory Animals, an animal education zoo in New York, has lost a wallaby. The kangaroo-like marsupial, named Mac, escaped on Sunday, but is hiding. The zoo is asking for people to be extra careful on the roads, and to let them know if anyone spots Mac hopping around town.

Look at your fish tank. Is it full of algae, or cloudy water? Give it a thorough cleaning, for Clean Your Aquarium Day. You might feel like getting a new aquarium, which would also be appropriate since it’s Splurge Day. I suggest cleaning the aquarium, and splurging on a new decoration for your fish!

Hmm. Something seems fishy today. It’s Go Fishing Day and International Sushi Day, so if you catch a fish, you can eat it raw. You could also be nice to the fish, and release it. You don’t even need to catch a fish, to enjoy relaxing in nature. In fact, the fish prefer it!

Don’t panic about what to have for dinner. It’s International Picnic Day, so you can literally go out to eat. Simply bring some sandwiches and water. Nature is the star of the meal! Actually, you can panic anyway, because it’s also International Panic Day. Just remember to calm down after your moment of stress!

Today is World Crocodile Day, but it includes all alligators and crocodilians, especially endangered ones. Do you know how to tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Alligators have a broad, u-shaped snout. Crocodiles have narrow, pointy snouts, and show their bottom teeth when their mouth is closed. See you later alligator!

Today is Eat Your Vegetables Day. One way to get excited about eating veggies, is to grow your own! It’s not too late to plant a summer garden. In the meantime, visit a farmer’s market. If you don’t like veggies, dip them in something yummy, or puree them and bake them into brownies!