March 21, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 21

California Strawberry Day http://www.calstrawberry.com

National French Bread Day French national law dictates that ‘French’ bread should contain only combinations of flour, yeast, salt and water.
French bread is a simple low-fat white flour bread, which is baked into long slender loaves called baguettes.
Most baguettes are around 2-3’ in length, and 3-5” in thickness.
While a regular baguette is made with a direct addition of baker’s yeast, it is not unusual for artisan-style loaves to be made with a poolish, “biga” or other bread pre-ferments to increase flavor complexity and other characteristics. http://foodimentary.com/2012/03/21/march-21-national-french-bread-day/

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination http://www.un.org/en/events/racialdiscriminationday/

National Common Courtesy Day Politeness and consideration for others abound on Common Courtesy Day. Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, hold doors open for others, and consider the feelings and perceptions of those around you throughout the day. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/common-courtesy-day/

National Single Parent Day Ever tried raising kids? Single Parents’ Day celebrates those brave, stoical people that do it on their own, and in many cases without a safety net.

Most single parents didn’t intend to be single parents when they started. Single parenthood usually comes about due to unfortunate and stressful events. Raising children even with two parents can be hard work, so take a moment to applaud those people who, usually through no fault of their own, are having to fly solo.

Children of single parents include Julia Roberts, Bradley Wiggins and Adele, so it’s clearly possible for single parents to raise very talented, high-achieving people. Despite this, there is still a stigma attached to single parent families. This is a real shame.

So if you’re the child of a single parent, use this day to show them how much you appreciate all their hard work! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/single-parents-day/

Poetry Day “A poet's work . . . to name the unnamable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world and stop it from going to sleep.”

- Salman Rushdie

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/world-poetry-day-2015/article7015417.ece

Spring Fairy Fun Day

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March 20, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 20

Bock Beer Day Bock Beer is a strong German Lager. Several sub-styles exist within the Bock family and it’s our understanding that they can all be consumed freely as part of National Bock Beer Day.Traditional Bock is a sweet, relatively strong (generally in the 6.3%–7.2% ABV range) lightly hopped lager. The Maibock was brilliantly explained in our recent What The Hell Is A Maibock column, so we’re not going to detail it here. The Doppelbock is a stronger and maltier variant that was first brewed in Munich by the Paulaner Friars. TheEisbock is a traditional specialty beer from the Kulmbach district of Germany – it’s a much stronger version made by partially freezing the beer and removing the ice that forms. http://americancraftbeer.com/item/american-craft-beer-celebrates-national-bock-beer-day.html

National Ravioli Day Ravioli is one of the most popular dishes among pasta lovers. If you love this dish, then celebrate National Ravioli Day on March 20.
The first mention of ravioli dates back to the 14th century. They were mentioned in the writings of Fransecro di Marco, who was a merchant. The very first ravioli were filled with minced and blanched green herbs mixed with beaten egg and fresh cheese. This recipe is still used today and it is loved for sweet and strong spices.

You can find hundreds of different fillings for ravioli. Italians love filling their ravioli with ricotta, spinach, nutmeg and black pepper. But ravioli with seafood, meat, vegetables or cheese are also very popular.

Traditionally ravioli are homemade, but you can purchase them frozen in grocery stores. Canned ravioli are also very popular in the USA, which were introduced by Chef Boyardee. He suggested filling ravioli with beef or processed cheese and serve them in a tomato, tomato-cheese or tomato-meat sauce.

There are dishes that are similar to ravioli in different countries. For example, popular Indian dish gujiya is prepared with sweet filling of fruit, sugar and sweet spices mixture, then deep fried in oil. Asian samosa is also similar to ravioli, but it us stuffed with meat, potato, peas and served with sour and sweet sauce. https://anydayguide.com/calendar/912

International Day of Happiness http://www.dayofhappiness.net/#happiness

Kiss Your Fiancée Day We all need a bit of romance in our lives and Kiss Your Fiancé Day is an ideal opportunity to indulge your romantic side. This special day is more than just an excuse to kiss your loved one; it’s also an opportunity to relax and unwind.

Kiss Your Fiancé Day was created as a reminder to couples who are busy planning their wedding day to take some time off and enjoy each other. As kissing is therapeutic and relaxing, there’s no better way to unwind than with a good kiss. Why not use the day as an excuse to plan a special date night, such as an evening out at the cinema or to a restaurant, or cook a special meal for your partner.

Planning a wedding is one of the most stressful times in anyone’s life, so take the day as a reminder to have some fun, too. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/kiss-your-fiance-day/

Spring (Vernal Equinox)

Proposal Day Proposal Day was created as a way for many people to come together and ask for their partners hand in marriage. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to pinpoint exactly when this day was proposed since so many people have claimed the idea as their own. But as you can tell, it’s extremely popular and may even rival Valentines Day eventually.

Many times in the past, people have wanted to propose in a romantic and quirky way but had problems with self-confidence and lack of courage. With Proposal Day, these people have their unique way of proposing by being in a large group all doing it together.

These groups use social media to chose a meeting place to all come together. This happens all around the world.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that people have to propose only on this day, it’s a fun idea. You should propose when the time feels right. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/proposal-day/

World Storytelling Day Once upon a time, a long time ago (well, actually, back in 1991 in Sweden), a Storytelling Day was held. The ethos behind this event caught on around the globe, and now we celebrate World Storytelling Day on an international level.

The aim of World Storytelling Day is to celebrate the art of oral storytelling, with as many people as possible around the world telling and listening to stories in their own languages on the same day. People taking part can link up with others around the globe who are also contributing – making it a truly international festival that creates new friends and promotes positive understanding of cultures around the world!

So, go on, sit down with your friends and loved ones and join the United Nations of storytellers on this day of celebrating cultural folklore and the art of oral storytelling! Why not spin a yarn, and pass down your stories to the next generation? https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-storytelling-day/

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March 19, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 19

Poultry Day Oh yes, it’s a fowl, fowl day – Poultry Day, that is! Celebrate this whole range of domestic feathered friends that are raised for their meat and eggs by thinking about just how boring Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays would be without the addition of a turkey, chicken, duck, goose or pheasant to the table. How naked would your fancy salad be without a quail’s egg quivering at the top? How incomplete would that Chicken Pot Pie be without…well…the chicken?

It is for all these reasons and more that we pause and say thank you to poultry for enhancing our diets and giving us opportunities to fight over the wishbone, draw lots over who gets the last drumstick, and encourage sibling rivalry by letting them fight out whose turn it is to crack the egg into the cake batter. Whether it’s a honk honk, gobble gobble, or a cluck cluck, it all sounds the same to us – delicious! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/poultry-day/

National Chocolate Caramel Day What better way to celebrate Chocolate Caramel Day than with a favourite chocolate bar, or a piece of millionaire shortbread? Tuck in! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/chocolate-caramel-day/

Client's Day No matter what goods or services you sell, the truth is that your business would be nothing without its clients. No matter whether we’re talking about those who visit the shopping mall every few weeks or those who prefer to make their purchases over the internet, the truth is that no business would make it without them. They’re the ones who not only pay you for what you offer, but do a great amount of advertising for you as well. Remember: no celebrity paid thousands if not millions of dollars to say he or she loves a certain product could ever convince your stubborn but lovable grandparents to buy an item as well as you can, and your satisfied clients do you favors like this every single day. And that’s why showing them your appreciation is so important! Client’s Day was created for the purpose of letting all of your clients know just how glad you are that they’ve chosen your company. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to celebrate them! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/clients-day/

Companies That Care Day Welcome to Center for Companies That Care
Center for Companies That Care is a national, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of employees and communities by educating and inspiring employers to practice employer engagement and integrate the 10 Characteristics of a Socially Responsible Employer into their daily business practices.

Our Community of Caring is making a difference in communities and workplaces nationwide through community-building initiatives and education about how to be a company that cares. http://www.companies-that-care.org

Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day The miracle of the "Swallows" of Capistrano takes place each year at the Mission San Juan Capistano, on March 19th, St. Joseph's Day.

As the little birds wing their way back to the most famous Mission in California, the village of San Juan Capistrano takes on a fiesta air and the visitors from all parts of the world, and all walks of life, gather in great numbers to witness the "miracle" of the return of the swallows.
http://www.sanjuancapistrano.net/swallows/

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March 18, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 18

National Agriculture Day The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture's vital role in our society. The Agriculture Council of America and the National Ag Day program was started in 1973. http://www.agday.org/contact/about.php

Awkward Moments Day Awkward moments happen all the time, and to some folks more than others! For anyone who’s ever wished the ground would open up and swallow them, Awkward Moments Day is a celebration of all awkward moments. From walking out of a public toilet with loo roll on a shoe, to realising you’ve been speaking to someone everyday for a year, and don’t know their name, life is full of these moments. Although there isn’t much information regarding the origins of Awkward Moments Day, many people have commented on how interesting it is that Awkward Moments Day is the day after St Patrick’s day! Awkward Moments Day can boast a mascot though, the awkward turtle.

So, if anything awkward happens on Awkward Moments Day, be sure to see the humour, of the situation, and have a good laugh about it, before moving on to the next one! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/awkward-moments-day/

Forgive Mom and Dad Day Parenting is an enormously challenging task and although some parents are better than others, none are perfect. Forgive Mom & Dad Day presents a perfect opportunity to let go of past hurts and frustrations, to let well-meaning but disappointing parents off the hook, and to find freedom from nagging resentments. Forgiving opens the door to a brighter future.

As children strive to become autonomous young adults, and parents try to adapt to the changes, there is ample room for arguments, misunderstandings and deeply wounded feelings. Forgive Mom & Dad Day encourages acceptance. Accept that parents are human and capable of making mistakes. Accept that parenting is done without a guidebook; parents must do the best they can with the resources they have. Accept and understand that letting go of resentments benefits both parents and children, and leads to greater health, happiness and well-being. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/forgive-mom-dad-day/

National Biodiesel Day Celebrate the birth of Rudolph Diesel and his vision of using vegetable oil as fuel on Biodiesel Day by switching to biodiesel fuel and power. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/biodiesel-day/

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March 17, 2015

A Happy St. Patrick's Day!

March 17, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 17

Corned Beef And Cabbage Day A mericans still think we live on corned beef and cabbage over here," says Irish cookbook author and teacher Darina Allen.
In fact, the dish that's synonymous with St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish in the U.S. is so rarely eaten in Ireland—for the holiday or otherwise—that some people wonder if it's actually Irish. In Irish Country Cooking, Malachi McCormick says he likes corned beef, but then adds: "But our national dish? No, it's a New World dish!" Furthermore, thanks to the many awful versions served in bars in the U.S.—and washed down with plastic cups of green beer—this one-pot meal is often reviled by Irish Americans and Irish-for-a-Day Americans or, at the very least, relegated to a sloshy once-a-year tradition. http://www.epicurious.com/archive/holidays/stpatricks/corned_beef_and_cabbage_recipe

Campfire Girls Day http://campfire.org

St. Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick&quot , is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland),[4] the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland,[3] and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.[5] Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.[6] Christians also attend church services[5][7] and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday's tradition of alcohol consumption.[5][6][8][9]

Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland,[10] Northern Ireland,[11] the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world, especially in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick's_Day

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March 16, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 16

National Artichoke Hearts Day
The artichoke is the unopened “flower” bloom of a thistle plant.
A medium sized globe artichoke is fat free and has only 25 calories.
3% of the world’s herbal tea consumption is dried artichoke tea.
40% of the world’s artichokes are canned or jarred.
California is known as the artichoke capital of the world. They supply nearly 100% of North American fresh artichokes.
http://foodimentary.com/tag/national-artichoke-day/

Freedom of Information Day http://www.sunshineweek.org

Goddard Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_H._Goddard

Lips Appreciation Day Who doesn’t love lips, right? Take a moment to appreciate the tactile and speech facilities given to you through the use of your lips for Lips Appreciation Day! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/lips-appreciation-day/

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March 15, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 15

National Pears Hélène Day The perfect pear-ing of fruit and chocolate - March 15 is National Pears Hélène Day!

While the Ides of March may not have worked out so well for Julius Caesar, we like to celebrate today's date with a lovely confection that's sure to make you feel downright fancy.

Pears Hélène, or Poire belle Hélène, is a truly divine dessert made with pears poached in sugar syrup. The pears are then topped with vanilla ice cream, crystallized violets and chocolate syrup.

The dish was created in 1864 by Auguste Escoffier, who named his dessert after La belle Hélène, an operetta by Jacques Offenbach. Considering other foods have been created around and named after people, this isn't really out of the ordinary. http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2013/03/15/national-pears-helene-day/

Ag Day The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture's vital role in our society. The Agriculture Council of America and the National Ag Day program was started in 1973. http://www.agday.org/contact/about.php

Brutus Day & Ides of March http://learni.st/users/dawncasey/boards/16773-the-ides-of-march-brutus-day

Mothering Sunday Mothering Sunday, sometimes known as Mother's Day, is held on the fourth Sunday of Lent. It is exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday and usually falls in the second half of March or early April. http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/uk/mothering-sunday

True Confessions Day Keeping a guilty secret can be stressful and puts a strain on any relationship. On a lighter note, confessing your feelings to someone could start a beautiful new friendship! True Confessions Day is a day that was created to inspire people to let go of their secrets and have a day of honesty. It’s no surprise that confession is such a big part of many religions: it allows one to cleanse their heart of their troubles and move on with a clear conscience.

Confessing a secret that’s been difficult to keep feels good and helps to relieve stress, so why not give True Confessions Day a try by getting something off your chest and talking things through with a loved one. Remember that honesty is the best policy all year round, so maybe celebrating True Confessions Day will help inspire openness in more relationships, which can only be a good thing. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/true-confessions-day/

World Consumer Rights Day Unhealthy diets are linked to four of the ten biggest causes of death worldwide: overweight and obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose and high cholesterol. Obesity alone is estimated to cost US$2 trillion per year. It really is time the world woke up to the price of unhealthy diets.

It is why CI has decided to make helping consumers choose healthy diets the theme of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2015. http://www.consumersinternational.org/our-work/wcrd/wcrd-2015/

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March 14, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 14

National Potato Chip Day National Potato Chip Day is March 14, and what better way to celebrate than digging into a bag of one of the world's most addictive snacks?

If you've had your share of the original, or the idea of munching through another bag of sour cream and onion makes you yawn, here are 10 wacky flavors you should try (if you dare). http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/food-and-recipes/national-potato-chip-day-10-weird-potato-chip-flavors-you-can-get-in-the-united-states-1.10046307

Pi Day appy birthday, Einstein! But this is also Pi Day, and a very special Pi Day at that.

Why so special? The date is 3/14/15, the first five digits in the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.

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And—get ready for this—at 26 minutes and 53 seconds after 9 a.m., we will pass a date and time represented by the first 10 digits of ?. Very exciting! If you miss it, there will be one more chance at 9 p.m. After that, you’ll have to wait another 100 years for that auspicious moment to happen again, assuming that we will still be writing our Julian calendar dates as we do in America. It ought to be a great moment for conspiracy theorists; they are missing a terrific opportunity to warn us about cables snapping on suspension bridges, oil rig draw-works no longer pumping in Texas, and countless highway accidents when the mechanisms of rack and pinion steering freeze. http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2015/03/pi_day_2015_ten_digits_represented_on_march_14_at_9_26_53.html

International Ask A Question Day http://www.questionday.com

International Day of Action for Rivers Every year on the International Day of Action for Rivers, thousands of people around the world lift their voices to celebrate the world's rivers and those who struggle to protect them.

The website linked below includes links to educational and environmental groups that provide curriculum, tips, and other resources for educators relating to rivers, dams, and people. Links are arranged by education level and then by topic: The Water Cycle, Rivers and then by topic: The Water Cycle, Rivers and Biomes, Rivers and People, and Protecting Rivers. http://eeinmississippi.org/net/calendar/details.aspx?s=108146.0.0.37931&c=5376006

International Fanny Pack Day The name "fanny pack" is derived from the way they were traditionally worn facing the rear above the buttocks, for which "fanny" is a slang term in the United States. Despite the name, many users do not wear fanny packs on their rear because they are easier to pickpocket and harder to access. In the Anglosphere outside of North America, other names are used since the word "fanny" means vulva, rather than buttocks, in those countries.

Many observers consider the fanny pack a sure mark of an out-of-place tourist, evoking the traditional tourist stereotypes known around the world, or regard them as an item worn by unfashionable or older people. Musician "Weird Al" Yankovic mocks the wearing of fanny packs in his song "White & Nerdy."

The handiness and ease of opening of fanny packs has also resulted in them being used as holsters for handguns in the USA. Many manufacturers make fanny packs that are designed for concealed carry.[1] Some military and law enforcement units also utilize fanny packs to carry additional equipment, such as first aid, night vision, markers, etc.

Calling them "belted satchels" or "hands-free bags," several designer labels sought to bring the accessory back into vogue in early 2011, by offering stylish and expensive designs selling for as much as $1995.[2][3][4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanny_pack

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March 13, 2015

Daily Holidays - March 13

Coconut Torte Day Seems only 51 weeks ago we were last celebrating Coconut Torte Day with a delicious, moist, coconutty coconut torte. But no, apparently it’s been a whole year! Thank goodness it’s rolled around again so soon. What could be more exciting than the smell of a cake in the oven?

Not just any cake either. This will need at least three layers of sponge. But it’s not about the sponge. It’s about the filling. Creamy. Coconutty. Close your eyes, and pretend you’re in Mexico…

You want to go for it? Good! So a regular cake mix will probably do for the sponge. Because, remember, it’s not about the sponge. If you’ve a good recipe of your own, wheel it out. For the filling, you’ll need lots of sour cream, flaked coconut and sugar. Whip it all together, and smother the sponge in it, on all sides, and in between. Then, devour. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/coconut-torte-day/

Digital Learning Day Digital Learning Day is this week, officially on Friday, March 13. Or, as Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake would tell you: Hashtag it (#DLDay).
As a teacher, your response might be somewhere between “I’m so excited to see the projects coming out. I have a Digital Learning Day celebration ready to go!” and “Oh, who am I kidding? I know digital learning is important, but do I really need to take on one more thing? I have feedback to give, tests to grade, and projects to help students organize.”
If the second reaction is yours, stop, take a deep breath, and relax. While #DLDay is officially happening this week, that doesn’t mean that your students can’t take part in the movement next week or next month. Digital Learning Day—an initiative organized by the Alliance for Excellent Education with the help of corporate sponsors—is about empowering students and teachers and increasing college and career readiness. It’s certainly too big to be confined to one day or one activity.
That said, you can still join the fun this week. Below is a collaborative activity that addresses issues of trust, anxiety, and digital citizenship using a Google Form survey. Students in your class, district, and beyond can answer the seven questions and then mine the data to analyze trends in how people use their digital devices. http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2015/03/10/digital-learning-day-2015-a-quick-start-activity.html

Good Samaritan Involvement Day https://suite.io/jennifer-becker-landsberger/51332wh

K-9 Veterans Day March 13 is K9 Veterans Day, the day when all military dogs should be commemorated. This is an unofficial holiday, but the enthusiast make efforts to change the situation.
The United States K9 Corps were created on March 13, 1942. Since then the dogs officially became the part of military service. Border Patrol K9s, Customs K9s, Police K9s, Secret Service K9s, Airport Service K9s and FBI K9s daily work to save and protect the Americans and the homeland. That is why military dogs should be honored accordingly.

Military dogs have always been a part of American military efforts. They continue to serve on the borders on land and sea everyday. The dogs are trained to provide numerous functions, including search, rescue, explosives detection, scout, patrol and enemy subdue.

K9 Veterans Day was created by Joe White of Jacksonville, Florida. He was Vietnam War veteran, K9 handler and trainer. Joe White died on October 24, 2009 and since then his wife continued the effort to get nationwide recognition for this holiday. New Jersey officially recognized the holiday in 2010. The enthusiast from other states sign petitions to show the public support for her efforts to legislators. https://anydayguide.com/calendar/448

Ken Day Ken Day celebrates the occasion in 1961 when Barbie’s long-term on-off boyfriend, Ken Carson, first appeared on the scene, exhibited by his makers Mattel at a toy fair. In spite of some unfair comments about his manliness, and the rather more likely suggestions that he cared more about his clothes than his love life, the romance blossomed. The couple had a brief separation in the 1960’s, but then stayed together until 2004. Then, in a move that shocked the world of plastic celebrities, Barbie announced their break-up, and transferred her affections to Blaine Gordon, an Australian surfing dude. Ken hadn’t given up though, and in 2011 made some much-publicised attempts to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary by winning her back.

Ken Day is probably best celebrated with a wholesome date night or a barbecue on the beach, a very large hair-do and some polyester leisure wear. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/ken-day/

National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day Everybody knows that opening an umbrella indoors is supposed to be bad luck. But is there any truth behind this age-old superstition? Fortunately for those spending sleepless nights pondering this question, there is actually a wacky holiday dedicated to finding out the truth. The aptly-named Open An Umbrella Indoors Day was invented in 2003 by a man called Thomas Knibb. Knibb allegedly hoped to defy silly superstitions by encouraging people to open their umbrellas indoors and observe the (non-existent) consequences. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/open-an-umbrella-indoors-day/

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