Author: Lisa Mungovan

Josephs, Joeys, Josephines, get ready: today is National Joe Day. Joe is also a nickname for coffee. It’s Quirky Country Music Song Title Day too. “My T-Rex Ran Away With My Legos and All I’ve Got to Drink is This Cup of Old Joe,” would be a great song. Now YOU make one up!

New animal species were discovered, during a survey of limestone caves in Cambodia. The previously unknown animals include a turquoise pit viper, micro-snails, geckos, millipedes, and a flying snake! Flying snakes propel themselves through the air from high places, by flattening the abdomen and flaring out the ribs, to create a concave wing.

Travelers in United States airports, are experiencing long lines to get through security. The Philadelphia International Airport, created a different kind of line. They broke a world record, by assembling the longest line of cheesesteaks. The airport’s restaurants pitched in to make 1,291 feet of steak and cheese sandwiches, which passengers later ate.

The American Meteor Society receives reports, when people see fireballs streak across the sky. But a Texas family got a closer look, when a melon-sized meteorite crashed through their roof. The space rock landed in an empty bedroom. Several meteors have been spotted this week, including one accompanied by a sonic boom.

Every day of the year, is also some weird holiday. Did you ever wonder who makes them up? Today’s your chance to name the day, because it’s Make Up Your Own Holiday Day! I’m going to say it’s Talk Like A Robot Day, and also No Bedtime Day. How about you? Happy Whatever-You-Make-It Day.

Today is Spinach Day. Popeye used to eat it from a can, to get stronger, but it looks more appealing in a salad! It’s also Purple Day, started by 9 year-old Cassidy Megan, to increase epilepsy awareness. Epilepsy affects 65,000,000 people around the world. Wear purple to show your support!

Don’t be surprised, if your teacher has some extra fun with mathematics today. It’s World Maths Day, so there are online math competitions for kids around the world. You could dress up as a famous mathematician, play math games, and practice equations using M&Ms. You can eat all the right answers.

It’s Manatee Appreciation Day! Manatees, also known as sea cows, are slow-moving aquatic mammals, that are vulnerable to extinction. They’re about 10 to 15 feet long, and have 4 rows of teeth! Manatees live in warm shallow waters, and graze on underwater vegetation. Here’s a fun fact; baby manatees drink milk from their mom’s armpit!

Today is Little Red Wagon Day! Kevin Schaller set a world record, by racing a motorized Radio Flyer wagon, 30 miles-per-hour, on a track. Most wagons move a little slower. When you’re not riding in a wagon, they’re good for collecting rocks, taking your stuffed toys on a picnic, or carrying puppies!

Today is Tolkien Reading Day. Settle down with Lord of the Rings, or The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien. Since Hobbits love to eat, enjoy a stack of waffles while you read! It’s also Waffle Day, as well as Pecan Day. Whether you say pea-can or puh-con, the nut is delicious, especially in waffles!