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Superpower: Color Changing
World Lizard Day Lizards are reptiles that come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They can be found in different…
Wiffle Ball Adventure
National Wiffle Ball Day Wiffle ball is a game similar to baseball, but played with a lightweight plastic bat and…
Your Own Secret Code
National Navajo Code Talkers Day Navajo Code Talkers were a group of brave Native American soldiers from the Navajo tribe…
Inventing a New Frozen Treat
National Creamsicle Day A creamsicle is made by combining creamy vanilla ice cream with a tangy and refreshing orange popsicle.…
Your Favorite Way to Relax
National Relaxation Day National Relaxation Day is a day dedicated to unwinding and focusing on self-care. It’s a time to…
Designing a Leather Creation
National Leathercraft Day Leathercraft involves cutting, shaping, and stitching leather to make things like wallets, belts, and even decorative pieces.…
Inventing a New Meringue Pie Flavor
Lemon Meringue Pie Day Lemon meringue pie is a dessert that combines tangy lemon filling with a fluffy and sweet…
Hosting Your Own Cooking Show
Julia Child’s Birthday - 1912 Julia Child was a famous chef and television personality who introduced French cuisine to American…
Writing a Magical Moon Chant
Chant at the Moon Day Today is a fun day for people to come together to celebrate the beauty of…
Your Relationship with Roller Coasters
National Roller Coaster Day Modern roller coasters are based on the “Russian Mountains” of the 17th century. These were hills…
Describing a Summer Bratwurst Barbecue
National Bratwurst Day Bratwurst is a type of sausage that originated in Germany. It is usually made from finely ground…
Jumping Out of an Airplane
National Airborne Day National Airborne Day is a special day to honor the brave people who serve in airborne units…
Sports Journalist Article
First Issue of Sports Illustrated - 1954 Sports Illustrated is a popular sports magazine that covers a wide range of…
Magical Item Found at a Thrift Shop
National Thrift Shop Day Thrift shops are stores where people can buy used items at affordable prices. They are a…
Describing Your Feet
National I Love My Feet Day Our feet are amazing body parts that help us move, explore, and enjoy the…
Persuading Someone to Adopt a Black Cat
National Black Cat Appreciation Day Black cats are often associated with superstitions and myths, but this day encourages people to…
Astronaut vs. Computer Scientist
Margaret Hamilton’s Birthday - 1936 Margaret Hamilton was a pioneering computer scientist who worked on the software that helped power…
Inventing an Unusual Mail Delivery Option
Balloon Airmail Day On this day in 1859, the first officially sanctioned airmail flight took place. In an attempt to…
Story of a Serendipitous Discovery
Serendipity Day Serendipity is when something unexpected and positive happens by chance. It is like finding something wonderful or discovering…
Motivation from a Role Model
Roberto Clemente’s Birthday - 1934 Roberto Clemente was a legendary baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was…
Overcoming a Difficult Challenge
Never Give Up Day Today reminds us to keep trying, even when things get tough. Remember that hard work and…
Creating an Exciting New Dish
National Fajita Day Fajitas are a Tex-Mex dish that originated in the United States. They typically consist of strips of…
The Mystery of the Lost Colony
John White Returns to Roanoke - 1590 John White was an English explorer who led a group of people to…
Making Something Unusual Float
Helium Discovery Day On this day in 1868, two scientists named Jules Janssen and Norman Lockyer were observing a solar…