Author: Lisa Mungovan

Today is Fairy Floss Day! Spun sugar has been around since the 15th century. It’s also known as cotton candy, or candy floss. Maybe that’s because confectioner John Wharton and dentist William Morrison, invented the first cotton candy machine. Don’t floss your teeth with cotton candy, or you’ll need to see a dentist!

Today is Get Gnarly Day. Be like a surfer attacking a gnarly wave, and tackle something fun and exciting. How about talking in an elevator? Did you ever notice how quiet people are, in an elevator? Since today is Talk In An Elevator Day, say hi and smile, and make someone happy!

Devastating wildfires in the United States, make at least one animal happy. The black-backed woodpecker finds its favorite food, black fire beetle larvae, in fire-damaged forests. The beetles lay eggs in trees that are still warm from fires. Other creatures nest in holes made by woodpeckers, and drop seeds to regrow forests.

The United Nations proclaimed July 30 as the International Day Of Friendship, to encourage the countries of the world to embrace peace. Celebrate peace and friendship in your own home by not fighting with your siblings! With all the peace and quiet, you can read a good book, in honor of Paperback Book Day!

Today is Cheesecake Day. The rich, creamy dessert is so good, that if you give someone a piece, they just might hug you! That’s okay, because it’s also Share A Hug Day. Hug your parents and pets, to show them you love them. Give air hugs to the cheesecake, so you don’t smush it.

Have you heard of Earth Overshoot Day? It’s the point in the year, when humans have used more of Earth’s natural resources, than the Earth can produce in a year. We’ve already reached that point in the year, and there’s still 5 months to go. Think about ways to make Earth’s resources last longer!

You’ve got 2 weeks, to plan a camping trip. That would be the best time to spend a night under the stars, watching the Perseid meteor showers. August 12th-13th will be the peak, as the Earth passes through fields of comet waste. The debris burns up, causing the shooting stars in our skies.

It’s International Tiger Day. The world’s largest cat, with its distinctive black stripes, is found in Asia. Unfortunately, tigers are endangered. Less than 4000 remain in the wild. There are different types of tigers, such as Bengal, Siberian and Sumatran. Did you know tigers are 10 feet long, and like to swim?

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.