National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is a day dedicated to support and celebration of (and awareness of the issues that surround) coming out—the act of publicly revealing one’s sexuality or gender identity to others for the…
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Leif Erikson Day
Leif Erikson Day is a US holiday that commemorates the landing of Norse navigator Leif Erikson in North America around 1000 CE. Erikson is believed to have landed in a location known as Vinland, a… -
☕ Hot Beverage emoji
The Hot Beverage emoji ☕ portrays a cup filled with a heated brown liquid. It is commonly used to represent coffee, tea, mornings, or breakfast. On October 1, the Hot Beverage emoji ☕ is used… -
🌮 Taco emoji
The Taco emoji 🌮 displays a taco. It is commonly used to refer to tacos, taco restaurants, Taco Tuesday, Mexican and Tex-Mex food and culture, and Mexico more generally. On October 4, the Taco emoji 🌮… -
“Squash” vs. “Gourd”: Can You Taste the Difference?
There are many things that signify autumn’s arrival. Pumpkin spice everything, for example, or the slight nip of cold air. Yet few things scream fall as much as a bountiful harvest—particularly when it comes to the squash and gourd harvest. Fall is the season for squash soup and pumpkin pie, right alongside decorative gourds of all shapes and sizes. At first glance, there doesn’t appear …
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“Teacher” vs. “Tutor”: Why Most Kids Need Both
By Ashley Austrew Teachers are some of the most important people in a child’s life. We honor them on World Teacher Day on October 5 and May, when National Teacher Day is held during the first full week. It’s only fitting, after all, because teachers spend almost every day with kids, teaching them not only the basic skills they need to grow and thrive, but …
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LGBTQ History Month
LGBTQ History Month is a month-long observance dedicated to education, celebration, and awareness of the history, achievements, and impact of individuals who identify in these ways and their communities. The term LGBTQ is a term… -
The Happiest Face On Earth: A Brief History Of The Smiley
Smile and the world smiles with you! The smiley, as most people know, is a yellow face with a big, jolly smile. This smiling face seems to be a universal and ubiquitous symbol of joy and cheer. But why? Are people obsessed with the human face? Maybe so, as our fascination with faces allows us to see them in everyday objects, a phenomenon known as …
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Filipino American History Month
Filipino American History Month is a month-long observance in the US in celebration of the culture, contributions, and lives of Americans with Filipino heritage, including Filipino immigrants and their descendants in the US. The word… -
Italian American Heritage Month
Italian American Heritage Month is a month-long observance in the US in celebration of the culture, contributions, and lives of Americans with Italian heritage, including Italian immigrants and their descendants in the US. It is…
