Monthly Archive for: "August, 2019"
National Dog Day
National Dog Day National Dog Day is a yearly celebration dedicated to amazing canines across the nation. Founded by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Colleen Paige, National Dog Day is observed every 26th of August and is meant to acknowledge the importance of man’s best friend and raise awareness about the reality dogs everywhere are experiencing behind closed doors. This National Dog Day, let’s all work together to stop breed banning, animal abuse, and the buying of dogs from unreputable pet stores supplied by puppy mills or backyard breeders. Lots of wonderful dogs are stuck in shelters, […] Read more »
Did you know? A giraffes age can be calculated from its spots. The darker the spots, the older the giraffe.
Giraffe Facts Giraffes are native to Africa, but each subspecies inhabits a different area where exist diverse types of vegetation. While giraffes used to roam most of the continent, now all subspecies dwell in defined areas where several of them are national parks. There are four beautiful species of giraffe (Masai Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe, Rothschild Giraffe, West African Giraffe) that embellish the African landscapes, and although they are similar to each other, each one has its own characteristics. Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. Their legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet. They are social animals that live in herds with dozens […] Read more »
National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day In 1939, former President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared August 19th as National Aviation Day to recognize and celebrate the history and development of aviation. Falling precisely on the same date as Orville Wright’s birthday, it’s considered to be one of America’s most treasured holidays. Orville Wright, together with his elder brother, Wilbur Wright, invented the world’s first powered fixed-wing aircraft in the year 1903. It was called the Wright Flyer and was the first of its kind to have built-in controls and execute a sustained flight. Orville Wright flew the aircraft for the first time in Big […] Read more »
Black Cat Appreciation Day
Black Cat Appreciation Day Black cats have always been linked to negative superstitions. Even now, many still believe that they bring bad luck or bad omen. Some even go as far as to claim that these felines can attract death, or are associated with witchcraft. It’s because of these crazy, not to mention completely untrue, superstitions that black cats have a bad rap and are avoided by most. Another reason that may cause people to shy away from adopting black cats is that they find solid black coats to be ‘boring’ or ‘unappealing’ compared to those with colorful coats and […] Read more »
National Creamsicle Day
National Creamsicle Day Did you know that creamsicles were created entirely by accident? In 1905, an eleven-year-old boy from San Francisco named Frank Epperson made fruit-flavored soda from soda powder and water, which was pretty popular at that time, and used a wooden stick to stir everything together. He never finished drinking it, though, and accidentally left the cup of soda outside overnight. The next morning, he saw that the soda had completely frozen around the wooden stick. So, he ran the cup under warm water, pulled out the frozen treat, and the rest was history! The first time Frank […] Read more »
Turritopsis nutricula Immortal jellyfish is the only species known to live forever.
Immortal Jellyfish Facts The immortal jellyfish (scientific name – Turritopsis nutricula) was discovered in 1883 in the Mediterranean Sea. However, it’s extremely unique regeneration powers were not known to researchers and scientists until the mid-1990s. The unique regeneration process of the mature immortal jellyfish is quite unique. When it is injured or starving, it will attach itself to a surface in warm waters and turns into a sort of living blob. From this blob state, its cells will undergo a process called “transdifferentiation”. Transdifferentiation is a process wherein cells will turn into different kinds of cells. For instance, the muscle cells […] Read more »
National CBD Day
National CBD Day Today marks exactly one year from the day cbdMD founded National CBD Day. It took many weeks of vigorous planning on their part, but on August 8, 2018, everything finally came together and National CBD day became an official holiday. So, you may be wondering: what’s so special about CBD to receive that much recognition? Well, first of all, great question! You see, CBD or cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring substance found in cannabis plants, such as marijuana and hemp. It’s known for its incredible ability to help the body regulate and produce neurotransmitters called endocannabinoids, which […] Read more »
National Fresh Breath Day
National Fresh Breath Day Do you brush your teeth twice a day? Brushing after meals and flossing before bed is an important routine to follow in order to keep up with your oral hygiene! August 6th is National Fresh Breath Day, and we would like to remind you of the importance of keeping your pet’s teeth clean, too! Prevent loose teeth, sore and infected gums, among many other pet oral health problems by taking a good look inside your pet’s mouth. Common Pet Oral Health Problems Listed below are some common pet oral health problems that can occur if […] Read more »