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Sherman A1

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Sun Sep 4, 2016, 04:15 AM Sep 2016

Daily Holidays September 4

Pet Rock Day Launched in the 1970s by advertising executive Gary Dahl, the pet rock was an antithesis to those living pets in need of regular care. It did, however, come with a mean “attack” mode. For a mere $3.95 people could adopt their very own rock, supplied on a bed of hay in an well-ventilated box. Like all things, pet rocks are more expensive these days, but you could always catch a wild one for free – just remember that undomesticated rocks may be more difficult to handle… https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pet-rock-day/

National Wildlife Day Every year we lose numerous species to the growth and expansion of human holdings, but through the effort of zoos, sanctuaries, and preservation organizations that rate is being slowed. These groups do amazing work, educating and bringing awareness to people everywhere, all while preserving these precious treasures from Mother Nature. Wildlife Day reminds us that there are creatures out there that cannot speak for themselves, so we have to stand up and be a voice for them. The animals will thank you for it, as will the generations to come who will still be able to enjoy them! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/wildlife-day/

Newspaper Carrier Day Ever since the invention of the newspaper, there have been newspaper carriers. Those intrepid souls who bring out the latest hot sheet carrying the most recent news have used all sorts of methods to carry out their duties and bring us the best of stories. Whether they were standing on the street corner with a satchel or loading up their trusty Shetland pony with bags full of the daily rag, Newspaper Carrier Day holds them in the highest regard and shares their dedication with the world. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/newspaper-carrier-day/

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Daily Holidays September 4 (Original Post) Sherman A1 Sep 2016 OP
I had to rec twice pinboy3niner Sep 2016 #1
Some of those newspaper carriers Sherman A1 Sep 2016 #2
Wildlife! bigwillq Sep 2016 #3
Save the wildlife! femmocrat Sep 2016 #4
I knew people who bought pet rocks... malthaussen Sep 2016 #5
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