Author: Lisa Mungovan

Today is Water Balloon Day. Have a massive water balloon fight with your family. Don’t forget to pick up the balloon scraps! You could also ambush someone, if you want to be sneaky. Drop it on them from above, then jump in bed and pretend you were asleep. I hope you fool them!

Have you ever been scuba diving? SCUBA stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, so I see why it needed an acronym. The first scuba gear was unveiled in France, on this day in 1926. Scuba diving made it possible for anyone with a bit of training, to explore deep under the ocean.

Wearing masks when you’re sick, can help stop the spread of illnesses. That means the person who smells your bad breath the most, is you! Today is Fresh Breath Day, so do yourself a favor. Brush your teeth, because plaque stinks! Don’t forget to floss the particles, from between your teeth.

To celebrate Root Beer Float Day, A&W restaurants are giving them away! Originally called a black cow when it was first invented in 1893, the drink is simply root beer with vanilla ice cream. Drink it while giving your toes a little freedom in the sand, grass or water. It’s Wiggle Your Toes Day!

In Pacifica California, the 10th Annual World Dog Surfing Championships took place. Rippin Rosie took home the Spirit of Surfing award as the overall winner, while Iza and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper were other top dogs in their categories. 14 dogs competed in different surfing events, until rough waters ended the event early.

Nathan Thomas started college at the age of 10, and earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering by the age of 18. He then became the world’s youngest college professor, 59 days before his 19th birthday. He is currently 21, and teaching online courses, while he pursues his Doctor of Law degree.

Today is Oyster Day, celebrating the bivalve mollusks with irregularly shaped shells. Oysters live in salt-water, and breathe through gills. They gather in large groups, to form oyster reefs. Oysters form pearls, when a parasite or grain of sand, gets inside. It coats the irritant in layers of nacre, to protect itself.

What color is at the top of a traffic signal? In the United States, it’s red, but it could be different in other countries. In Iceland, some lights have smiley faces on them! Many cities have a yellow light to warn you, before the light turns green. International Traffic Light Day celebrates them all.

Hey, what’s under there? Under where? That’s what I thought! It’s Underwear Day, so wear your most fun-derwear, and read Captain Underpants. It’s also Work Like A Dog Day. Working dogs, like sheep dogs, love their jobs and do them with enthusiasm. Get excited and wag your tail, while you do your chores today.

International Clouded Leopard Day is a good time to learn more about these big cats. Clouded leopards are endangered, and native to parts of Asia. The Formosan clouded leopard was thought to be extinct until fairly recently. Their bodies can be 2 to 4 feet long, and they have very long canine teeth. They’re beautiful!