Because of superstitious beliefs in some cultures, black cats are sometimes associated with bad luck and, sadly, are more likely to be put to sleep or wait a long time to be adopted from shelters. Black Cat Appreciation Day was launched to show people that a black cat could be the perfect cat for them, and help raise awareness about black cats in general.
If you’ve been looking for a rescue cat yourself, why not consider a black cat? Not only are the superstitions about them bringing bad luck completely untrue, but you might find a black cat to be a fantastic feline companion for you! On Black Cat Appreciation Day, a fun way to celebrate, if you own a black cat, is to take photos with your pet to share and spread awareness about the day on social media. Children can join in by drawing pictures of black cats.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Courageously noble in mind and heart. | ||
| Synonyms: | greathearted | ||
| Usage: | Then he imagined how, after the attack, Bogdanich would come up to him as he lay wounded and would magnanimously extend the hand of reconciliation. | ||
Idiom of the Day
goodbye, cruel world— cliché An exclamation, note, or statement made immediately prior to one's death, especially by suicide. |
History
Michael Phelps Wins Record-Breaking Eight Gold Medals (2008)
Phelps is an American swimmer who, at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, broke the record for the number of gold medals won at a single Olympics. He won gold in every one of his eight events, surpassing American swimmer Mark Spitz's seven-gold performance at the 1972 Munich Olympics. In seven of his races, Phelps set world records. By adding four gold and two silver medals in London in 2012, Phelps became the most decorated Olympian ever
Pierre de Fermat (1601)
A founder of modern probability theory and number theory, Fermat was a French jurist and amateur mathematician. A contemporary of Descartes, he independently discovered the basic principles of analytic geometry. Yet he is best remembered for the assertion now known as Fermat's Last Theorem, which he scribbled in the margin of a book along with a note stating that he could have shown it to be true but lacked the room in which to write the proof.
Baekjung
In Korea, the 15th, or full moon day, of the seventh lunar month is observed with Buddhist and folk agricultural traditions. Baekjung means "one hundred kinds," referring to the great number of fruits, vegetables, and grains that flourish at this time of year. In farming areas, people celebrate this day as a "weeding party" often called Homi Ssisi or Homi ssiggi—"hoe cleaning," since, by this time in the season, most of the hard work of farming is completed. The farm worker judged to be the hardest worker is feted with a parade around the village.
400-Year-Old Greenland Shark 'Longest-Living Vertebrate'
Greenland sharks are now the longest-living vertebrates known on Earth, scientists say. Researchers used radiocarbon dating to determine the ages of 28 of the animals, and estimated that one female was about 400 years old.READ MORE:
1859 - A hot air balloon was used to carry mail for the first time. John Wise left Lafayette, IN, for New York City with 100 letters. He had to land after only 27 miles.
1896 - The Klondike gold rush was set off by George Carmack discovering gold on Rabbit Creek in Alaska.
1903 - Joseph Pulitzer donated a million dollars to Columbia University. This started the Pulitzer Prizes in his name.
1939 - The movie "Wizard of Oz" premiered in New York. It had premiered in Hollywood on August 15. it was on tv last night. i watched it for about the 65th time! my favorite one second in movie history: when dorothy opens the door from her black and white world to all colorful munchkin land.
1977 - Florists Transworld Delivery (FTD) reported that in one day the number of orders for flowers to be delivered to Graceland had surpassed the number for any other event in the company's history.
1998 - Carlos Santana received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
2002 - In Santa Rosa, CA, the Charles M. Schulz Museum opened to the public.
DAILY SQU-EEK
READER BLOG
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Pictures of the day
Sulfur mining near the one-kilometer-wide turquoise-colored acidic crater lake at the Ijen volcano complex, a group of strato volcanoes in the Banyuwangi Regency of East Java, Indonesia. During the mining process, sulfur-laden baskets are carried by hand from the crater floor. The work is paid well relative to the cost of living in the area, but very onerous.
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Bitilasana Yoga Socks pattern by Sybil R
Recently, a friend asked me to knit some yoga socks for her – she only specified the colors she wanted: black and fuchsia. So, first of all I went stash-diving and ...
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Zigzag Blanket pattern by Caron Design Team
Gauge 12 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
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Precious Penguin Scrubby pattern by Nancy Anderson
Whatever the cleaning job, having this little penguin to help makes the time more fun! Crochet it with this shiny version of Scrubby yarn and use it in the kitchen ...
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ...
PUZZLE
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CLEVER
thanks, sheri
Glasses Case
Store earbuds or other small accessories in a glasses case to travel or throw in your purse.
thanks, patty
Rare Dogwood Variety
EYE OPENER
How You See Yourself vs How Your Dog Sees You
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Just another dog parent
Unlovable
A nobody
Unattractive
An average joe
A hot mess
Flawed
Worthless
A failure
Needy and helpless
A sad, grey cloud
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