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Jazz is a type of music, that originated in African-American communities in the South, in the late 18 hundreds. By 1910, New Orleans Louisiana was known around the world, for its jazz. Musicians improvise together, playing what feels right in the moment. For International Jazz Day, explore how jazz has changed over the last 120 years.
Today is Bubble Tea Day! The bubbles in the sweet milky tea, are tapioca balls. If you’d prefer your chewing on the side, it’s also Raisin Day, and Oatmeal Cookie Day. Multi-task, and eat an oatmeal-raisin cookie. Since it’s Honesty Day, tell the truth. Are you the one that ate all the cookies?
When Mr Potato Head toys first came out in 1949, the pieces came in cereal boxes, and you had to supply your own potato. Celebrate Mr Potato Head Day by dressing up a spud. Don’t forget long ears, because it’s also Bugs Bunny Day! The Wascally Wabbit made his first appearance, 88 years ago.
Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
A furry new friend,
is waiting for you!
Rescue a new pet from an animal shelter, for Adopt A Shelter Pet Day! It’s also Poem In Your Pocket Day. Carry your favorite poem, to share with others. You could even write your own, in honor of your pet!
About 1/3 of the food produced around the world, is wasted every year. Visit grocery stores that sell ugly fruits and vegetables, or even give food away. Community refrigerators and food banks feed people with donated food. Food can be turned into fuel or fertilizer. On Stop Food Waste Day, eat all your leftovers!
Today we’re celebrating, Guide Dogs Day. Guide dogs are dogs that are trained to lead blind and visually impaired humans. They help people around obstacles. Dogs are color blind, and can’t read street signs, so they still need to be assisted by their human. Never pet or distract a guide dog. They’re working!
Today is We Jump The World Day, celebrating Parkour. Also known as free running, it requires impossible-looking jumps and catapulting off walls! It might be easier to celebrate International Dance Day, by dancing all day long! It’s also Zipper Day, so use your jacket zipper to create a funky rhythm.
The world’s oldest Humboldt penguin, just celebrated her 38th birthday, at the paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in England. The penguin, named Spneb, received a birthday cake as tall as her, topped with fishy treats. Spneb still has a healthy appetite, and enjoys supervising the younger penguins despite her advanced age.
The Voyager 1 probe, launched in 1977, is the farthest spacecraft from Earth. After nearly 50 years, its generators are losing power. NASA decided to shut down an instrument that studies solar wind and the interstellar medium, in order to save power for Voyager to continue exploring the Universe.
March Madness is all about basketball and brackets. March Napness, however, tracks 22 brown bears hibernating in Europe, at Four Paws animal sanctuaries. The last bear sleeping becomes the March Napness winner. The event lasted until April 15th, when Amelia and Meimo emerged from their den in Switzerland, at the same time.