National Donut Day: A Sweet Celebration With A Rich History
Looking for an excuse to eat a donut? Then, you will be thrilled to know that June 7, 2024, is National Donut Day. This makes it your civic duty to indulge in the fried t...
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Miniature Poodle Crowned Best In Show At Westminster Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is America's oldest and most prestigious dog show. This year's event marked the contest's 148th year. It was held at the USTA Billie...
Crack A Smile! It Is Almost World Laughter Day
On May 5, 2024, people from all walks of life will come together to celebrate World Laughter Day. This joyous holiday, marked annually on the first Sunday in May, is the...
May 4th Is Free Comic Book Day!
Do you love comic books? Then, you will be excited to know that May 4, 2024, is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). This means you can walk into any of the 2300+ participating re...
National Zoo Celebrates The Birth Of Two Pygmy Slow Lorises
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington DC, is celebrating the birth of two adorable pygmy slow lorises. This is the first...
Prepare Your Pranks: April Fools' Day Is Just Around The Corner!
For people who enjoy pranks, there is no better holiday than April Fools' Day. Celebrated annually on April 1, it is the only day of the year when light-hearted tricks ar...
Celebrate Pi Day: It Is As Easy As 3.14!
A holiday honoring a math constant may not seem very exciting. But pi ("π") Day, observed annually in the US on March 14 (3/14), is an exception. The celebrations usually...
French Tourist Finds Massive Diamond At Arkansas State Park
It is not unusual for visitors to find diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Park officials at the 37.5-acre (15.2 hectare) park regist...
OREO's Space Dunk Cookies Come With A Chance To Fly To The Edge Of Space!
On January 23, 2024, the OREO brand took a huge step forward for "cookie-kind" with the introduction of a space-inspired cookie. The limited-edition OREO Space Dunk cooki...
Jonathan, The World's Oldest Living Land Animal, Celebrates 191st Birthday!
A Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan turned 191 years old on December 4, 2023! To put it in perspective, the reptile was born before the invention of the telephone,...
WestJet's "Christmas Miracle" Honors Holiday Heroes
Every year, Canada's WestJet Airlines devises a tear-jerking "Christmas Miracle" that provides holiday cheer to unsuspecting individuals. Past "miracles" include surprisi...
Charles Martinet, The Voice Of Nintendo's Mario, Has Retired
Charles Martinet, the beloved voice behind Nintendo's cheerful Italian plumber Mario, has retired. The 67-year-old has been delighting young gamers with catchphrases like...
Spectacular Drone Show Lights Up The Sky Over New York's Central Park
Thousands of New York residents witnessed a mesmerizing kinetic light show on October 21, 2023. The performance, titled "Franchise Freedom," featured 1,000 illuminated dr...
21-Year-Old Peanut Is The World's Oldest Living Chicken!
Peanut, a 21-year-old chicken, has been making headlines lately. In March 2023, the bantam hen from Michigan was crowned the world's oldest living chicken by Guinness Wor...
Mischievous Sea Otter Keeps Surfers On Their Toes In Santa Cruz
A Southern sea otter, nicknamed Otter 841, has been hassling surfers at Santa Cruz, California's Steamer Lane all summer. The five-year-old appears unannounced at the fam...
Thousands Of Rubber Ducks Race Down Chicago River For Charity
On August 10, 2023, the Chicago River became a sea of yellow as thousands of rubber ducks plunged in for the Rubber Duck Derby. Celebrating its 18th year, the popular eve...
Get Ready To Indulge! July Is National Ice Cream Month
Former US President Ronald Reagan's love for jelly beans was well-known. However, the country's 40th leader also had another guilty pleasure — ice cream. In 1984, Mr. Rea...
Free Comic Book Day Is Almost Here!
Enjoy reading comic books? Then you will be excited to know that May 6, 2023, is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). This means you can walk into any one of the 2300+ participati...
A Tiny Chihuahua Named Pearl Is Officially The World's Shortest Dog
A two-year-old female Chihuahua named Pearl has just been declared the world's shortest dog living by the Guinness World Records. The pocket-sized pooch is 9.14 cm (3.59...
Crash, A One-Eyed Rescue Cat, Is Cadbury's Easter "Bunny" for 2023
Crash, a one-eyed rescue cat from Boise, Idaho, has won the 2023 Cadbury "Bunny" Tryouts. The 8-year-old feline will star in an Easter commercial for Cadbury's chocolate...
Beware Of Pranks: It's Almost April Fools' Day!
Saturday is April 1, or, as it is popularly called, Fools' Day. The holiday is celebrated by playing lighthearted pranks on family and friends. The origin of this fun tra...
Paul Rudd "Look-Alike" Canine Finds A Forever Home
An Australian Shepard Mix rescue dog who looks like Hollywood star Paul Rudd has found his permanent home. The February 20, 2023, announcement came just a week after the...
30-Year-Old Bobi Is The World's Oldest Dog Ever!
A 30-year-old farm dog named Bobi has just been recognized by Guinness World Records as "the oldest dog living." The February 1, 2023, announcement came just two weeks af...
One-Eared Pooch Named Van Gogh Lives Up To His Name
Jaclyn Gartner, the founder of Happily Furever After Rescue in Connecticut, was scrolling through photos of shelter pups last summer. A seven-year-old dog named Van Gogh...