The GOM Diary: World Cleanup Day
So apparently today is World Cleanup Day. Millions of people, all over the planet, armed with bin bags and gloves, going out to pick up rubbish that other people dropped.…
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Milkman Day: A Toast to the Clink of Glass Bottles at Dawn
Set your alarm for silly-o'clock tomorrow and pour yourself something dairy — it's Milkman Day. For anyone under the age of about 35, the "milkman" might sound like a character…
Whatever Happened To Just Wrapping The Thing?
Whatever Happened To Just Wrapping The Thing? In honour of yesterday's Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day, I would like to report that I successfully liberated a set of batteries from their…
Respect for Parents Day: A Thank You, A Little Late
Respect for Parents Day: A Thank You, A Little Late There's a particular kind of gratitude that only really arrives once you're old enough to understand what you were actually…
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National Dog Day
The two beautiful dogs in the headline picture, sadly no longer with us, gave my family and me endless hours if fun and entertainment and it pleases me to be…
National Pizza Day February 12th
Every year in February, pizza lovers all across the world come together to celebrate National Pizza Day, the day dedicated to indulging in one of the world's most beloved and…
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National Maple Syrup Day
With the North American countries being the biggest consumer of Maple Syrup and the biggest consumer of the same, it is no surprise that the people behind selling the products…
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Social Media Day 30th June
Social Media Day is an annual event that celebrates the impact of social media on our lives and society. The day was first introduced by Mashable, a digital media website,…
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World Oceans Day – 8th June
World Oceans Day is an annual global observance held on June 8th to raise awareness about the importance of the oceans and promote sustainable management and protection of marine resources.…
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Cinco de Mayo day 5th May
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated annually on May 5th. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.…