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When a donkey was found wandering in traffic in England, police found an easy way to guide him out of danger. They bribed him with mints! Ned the donkey frequently gets loose, so the officers knew they could lead him back to his field, with his favorite treats. Maybe that’s why he keeps escaping.
David Rush holds more than 250 world records. He just broke another record, by completing the most behind-the-back basketball passes off a wall, in 30 seconds. David ‘s 38 passes broke something else as well. The bouncing ball made the Guinness World Records sign fall off the wall, piece by piece.
Today is Virtual Vacation Day. You can visit a museum or national park online, using Google’s Arts and Culture site. If you have a virtual reality headset, you can stroll through other cities, or even explore another planet. No computer? No problem. Find a sandbox, and pretend you’re at the beach!
Today is the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. After a month of eating only after dark, millions of Muslims around the world begin a 3-day celebration, filled with prayer, visiting relatives, giving gifts to children, and eating lots of sweet foods. Eid Mubarak!
Today is Pretzel Sunday. Do you prefer big soft pretzels, or tiny hard pretzels? Roll out some dough, and twist your own! Eat your twisty treats while sitting criss-cross-applesauce, so your legs can be a pretzel too. It’s also Neighbor Day, so don’t forget to share your bag of pretzels with the people nearby!
It’s feeling like spring, so go outside. It’s Take A Walk In The Park Day! Count how many different birds you hear, and see what flowers are starting to bloom. It’s also Pencil Day, so bring along pencils and paper, and make a list, or sketch a picture. Yay for erasable writing!
A 2-year-old cat in Minnesota holds the new world record, for the longest tail on a domestic cat. The silver Maine coon cat’s name is Mr Pugley Adams, and his tail is 18.5 inches long! He carries his fluffy tail high with pride, and stays away from rocking chairs.
Today is Mom And Pop Business Owners Day. Visit a small, family-owned business the next time you need something, because they need something too. Your business! Try checking out a Magic Shop, since it’s also Smoke And Mirrors Day. Magicians use those things, to hide what they’re doing. Presto-here’s-your-change-o! Now practice your new tricks.
It’s Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day! Each minute, more than 6,000,000 cubic feet of water gushes over Niagara Falls, a group of 3 waterfalls on the border of United States and Canada. On this day in 1848, the rivers feeding Niagara Falls froze and the water completely stopped for the only time in recorded history!
A piano has 88 keys, so the 88th day of the year, is the perfect time to celebrate Piano Day. Play your piano for anyone who will listen, and open the windows so your neighbors can enjoy the music. There are also virtual pianos online, and free apps to teach you how to play.