Author: Lisa Mungovan

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach had already welcomed 2 African penguin chicks, named Vic and Chel, earlier this year. Now the Penguin Playhouse has 5 more! African penguins are critically endangered in the wild. The aquarium is calling the chicks “the Lucky Seven,” as they have not yet named the newest hatchlings.

Did you grow any squash in your garden this summer? Today is Acorn Squash Day, so bake one for dinner. Don’t forget to save some seeds for next year. It’s also Superhuman Day, which celebrates all the people who have disabilities, and the challenges they face in daily life. They’re an inspiration for everyone!

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday in September is the holiday called Labor Day. It was first created by trade unions to celebrate workers. Labor Day is also the unofficial end of summer, as most public pools close after this weekend. They’ll see you again next May!

Today is Grandparents Day. Make sure you tell them how much you love them. Ask them what they did for fun when they were younger, or how your parents misbehaved as kids. It’s also a good time to share memories of those who are no longer living. Do your grandparents remember their grandparents?

Today is Great Egg Toss Day. Egg tossing takes skill and fearlessness, as a bad catch can be very messy. The longest egg toss flew over 323 feet. The World Egg Throwing Championship takes place in England every year, so start practicing. End your workout with dessert, because it’s also Coffee Ice Cream Day.

Today is Barbie Doll Day. Creator Ruth Handler’s first Barbie doll, went on sale September 6, 1959, 67 years ago! Barbara Millicent Roberts wore a black and white swimsuit, and came with blond or brown hair. Now, there are more than 1,000 different Barbies. Take your favorite Barbie on an adventure today.

Do you have a book you’ve been meaning to read, but never get around to it? Today’s the perfect day to get started. It’s Reed A Book Day and Fight Procrastination Day! Do all the things you’ve been putting off, as long as one of those things includes reading.

Everyone needs a pet, but maybe you have allergies, or travel too much, or don’t have money for visits to the vet. Get a pet rock! In the 19 70’s, they were sold in a ventilated box, with a bed of hay. Today is Pet Rock Day, so adopt one from your garden!

Vultures are gigantic birds with an important job. As scavengers, they’re essential in cleaning up dead wildlife. Their featherless heads, help keep them cool, and stay clean when they eat. Turkey vultures have a 6-foot wingspan, so it’s easy to spot them circling in the sky. Happy Vulture Awareness Day!

Today is Hummingbird Day. The tiny birds can hover in midair, by beating their wings up to 200 times-per-second. Larger types of hummingbird hatch from eggs the size of a bean, but the smallest bird in the world, the 2-inch-long bee hummingbird, lays 5-millimeter-long eggs, in nests made of cobwebs and lichen.