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Modified Mammals: Getting Cool with Cows

Unless you happen to be a dairy farmer, today marks a holiday that you’re probably not too familiar with.  It’s Cow Appreciation Day.  Now, for those of you who are thinking, “wait, is that a real ...
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Summer Celebration: The Teddy Bear Picnic

Today is Teddy Bear Picnic Day!  That means it’s time to let your inner child out to breathe.  Plan a picnic, have a tea party, adopt a new teddy bear from your neighborhood second-hand store, or j...
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Stigma and Superstition: Friday the 13th

To most of us today will be just another day, but to an estimated twenty percent of Americans, it’ll be a reason to run and hide.  Why?  Because today is Friday the 13th.   Triskaidekaphobia, or fe...
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The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Hula and Hot Summer Bellies

Those who are up on their state history might be aware that today is Kamehameha Day, a Hawaiian state holiday that celebrates and remembers Hawaii’s famous 19th century ruler, King Kamehameha I. Bu...
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A Hugging Holiday: Kitty Cat Love

Get ready for one of the cuddliest holidays ever.  Today, is Hug Your Cat Day.   Okay, so it’s not as though we actually needed a holiday to remind us to hug our cats (I do it at least once a day, ...
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Making Our May: The Bike’s The Thing

Did you know the month of May is National Bike Month?  It may be just about over, but it’s never too late to get your bicycle on, especially since the season of riding weather has only just begun. ...
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Nautical Tattoo Inspiration: Maritime Legends

  In honor of National Maritime Day, we’re busting out the amazing nautical legends that have inspired both vintage and modern tattoo art. First up… Mermaids For centuries sailors believed in these...
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Have Your Cookie and Eat it Too

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day, so why not celebrate with one of the best things that chocolate chips ever became a part of: the chocolate chip cookie.  Want to show your love of traditional ...
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Steal the Style: Military Chic

Camo Cutie Camouflage has been used by the military in several western countries since around the time of World War II, and was originally developed for civilian fashion by war protest groups, prim...