Odd Holidays

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Odd Holidays Oct 4, 2018 13:30:55 GMT -5 1dave likes this

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Post by stephan on Oct 4, 2018 13:30:55 GMT -5

It seems that every day of the year has at least one, but usually several, odd holidays associated with it. Let's pay homage to some of them.

For example, today (04 Oct, 2018) is National Taco Day

Yesterday was Virus Appreciation Day

- Stephan

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Odd Holidays Oct 4, 2018 13:47:36 GMT -5 Fossilman, 1dave, and 1 more like this

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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 4, 2018 13:47:36 GMT -5

National Fossil Day this year is October 17, 2018. Always celebrated on the Wednesday during Earth Sciences Week October 14-20, 2018.

This very special day is not intended for us old fossils among the general population. Rather, it is a day to learn about, and preserve fossils found in nature.

Here is information found on the National Park Services' website link .

Being as we are rockaholics, I'm betting no one here finds it odd. Just passing on the information, giving you advance notice so you can get ready to celebrate it.

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stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Oct 4, 2018 14:03:53 GMT -5 rockpickerforever and 1dave like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Oct 4, 2018 14:03:53 GMT -5 Thank you for the contribution and heads-up.
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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Odd Holidays Oct 4, 2018 17:09:47 GMT -5 rockpickerforever and 1dave like this

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Post by stephan on Oct 4, 2018 17:09:47 GMT -5

On the rock-related front, it appears that we missed

Collect Rocks Day, which was 16 September
International Rock Day, 13 July

Mark your calendars for next year.
Now let's get to the ones that really are weird.

- Stephan

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"Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda
"The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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Odd Holidays Oct 5, 2018 9:33:44 GMT -5 1dave likes this

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Post by stephan on Oct 5, 2018 9:33:44 GMT -5

Today is a busy one. According to Brownielocks, we have the following:

Chic Spy Day: 5
Get Funky Day: 5
International Day of No Prostitution: 5
Kids Music Day: 5 (1st Friday)
Lee's National Denim Day: 5 (First Friday)
Manufacturing Day: 5 (First Friday)
National Body Language Day (First Friday)
National Diversity Day: 5 (First Friday)
World Smile Day: 5 (First Friday)
World Teachers Day: 5

- Stephan

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"Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda
"The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Oct 6, 2018 19:36:05 GMT -5 via mobile 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Oct 6, 2018 19:36:05 GMT -5 Today, 06 October: German-American Day. Froelichen Deutscher-Amerikaner Tag.
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Oct 17, 2018 10:07:38 GMT -5 mossyrockhound, rockpickerforever, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Oct 17, 2018 10:07:38 GMT -5 Happy National Fossil Day: Happy National Fossil Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr
	Last Edit: Oct 17, 2018 21:48:27 GMT -5 by stephan - Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

NRG fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2018 Posts: 1,688	Odd Holidays Oct 20, 2018 15:29:29 GMT -5 via mobile 1dave and NRG like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NRG on Oct 20, 2018 15:29:29 GMT -5 October 20 NATIONAL YOUTH CONFIDENCE DAY \| NATIONAL SWEETEST DAY \| NATIONAL BRANDIED FRUIT DAY

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Oct 23, 2018 17:02:59 GMT -5 mossyrockhound, 1dave, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Oct 23, 2018 17:02:59 GMT -5 Happy Mole Day Celebrating Avogadro's number with one mole of salt. Too bad I didn't have it together at 6.02 Happy Mole Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr
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Odd Holidays Oct 23, 2018 18:11:15 GMT -5 via mobile 1dave likes this

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Post by NRG on Oct 23, 2018 18:11:15 GMT -5

Oct 23, 2018 17:02:59 GMT -5 stephan said:

Happy Mole Day

Celebrating Avogadro's number with one mole of salt. Too bad I didn't have it together at 6.02

Happy Mole Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr

That's funny. Actually we need both. No?

6.02 x 10 ^{^23}

Last Edit: Oct 23, 2018 18:15:20 GMT -5 by NRG

Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,514	Odd Holidays Oct 23, 2018 20:17:33 GMT -5 Pat, rockjunquie, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Oct 23, 2018 20:17:33 GMT -5 March 12 was " National Napping Day" Of course when you're my age, every day is napping day L....Mel

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Odd Holidays Oct 23, 2018 21:06:10 GMT -5 via mobile 1dave and NRG like this

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Post by stephan on Oct 23, 2018 21:06:10 GMT -5

Oct 23, 2018 18:11:15 GMT -5 NRG said:

Oct 23, 2018 17:02:59 GMT -5 stephan said:

Happy Mole Day

Celebrating Avogadro's number with one mole of salt. Too bad I didn't have it together at 6.02

Happy Mole Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr

That's funny. Actually we need both. No?

6.02 x 10 ^{^23}

You are correct,sir,, but it didn’t create the holiday. I suppose they wanted a full day, not just mole minute.

- Stephan

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"Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda
"The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Oct 28, 2018 19:57:33 GMT -5 via mobile 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Oct 28, 2018 19:57:33 GMT -5 Happy National Chocolate Day.
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,628	Odd Holidays Oct 28, 2018 20:55:57 GMT -5 mossyrockhound and NRG like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Oct 28, 2018 20:55:57 GMT -5 Happy National Chocolate Day. Whadya mean, day? It started Jan 1 and it’s not over yet. : )
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Odd Holidays Oct 28, 2018 22:15:35 GMT -5 1dave likes this

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Oct 28, 2018 20:55:57 GMT -5 parfive said:

Happy National Chocolate Day.

Whadya mean, day?

It started Jan 1 and it’s not over yet. : )

Can't argue with that. In that case, here you go, for the 301st National Chocolate Day of 2018:

Happy National Chocolate Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr

Last Edit: Oct 28, 2018 22:18:29 GMT -5 by stephan

- Stephan

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"Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda
"The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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Odd Holidays Oct 28, 2018 22:51:44 GMT -5 1dave likes this

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Oct 28, 2018 22:15:35 GMT -5 stephan said:

Oct 28, 2018 20:55:57 GMT -5 parfive said:

Happy National Chocolate Day.

Whadya mean, day?

It started Jan 1 and it’s not over yet. : )

Can't argue with that. In that case, here you go, for the 301st National Chocolate Day of 2018:

Happy National Chocolate Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr

Here's my contribution, special "jasper chocolate": Might be kinda hard on your teeth though.

Last Edit: Oct 28, 2018 23:06:50 GMT -5 by mossyrockhound

Garry

parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,628	Odd Holidays Oct 29, 2018 0:16:58 GMT -5 mossyrockhound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Oct 29, 2018 0:16:58 GMT -5 Hershey’s . . . the Panther Piss of the chocolate world.
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Odd Holidays Oct 29, 2018 8:33:34 GMT -5 via mobile mossyrockhound and 1dave like this

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Oct 28, 2018 22:51:44 GMT -5 mossyrockhound said:

Oct 28, 2018 22:15:35 GMT -5 stephan said:

Can't argue with that. In that case, here you go, for the 301st National Chocolate Day of 2018:

Happy National Chocolate Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr

Here's my contribution, special "jasper chocolate": Might be kinda hard on your teeth though.

A “chocolate bar” made of jasper? Fantastic.

- Stephan

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"Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda
"The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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Odd Holidays Oct 29, 2018 10:17:53 GMT -5 1dave likes this

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Oct 29, 2018 8:33:34 GMT -5 stephan said:

Oct 28, 2018 22:51:44 GMT -5 mossyrockhound said:

Here's my contribution, special "jasper chocolate": Might be kinda hard on your teeth though.

A “chocolate bar” made of jasper? Fantastic.

Yup, just a little one. You can hardly tell it from the real thing when you are a few feet away.

Garry

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Odd Holidays Oct 29, 2018 10:21:36 GMT -5 mossyrockhound, 1dave, and 1 more like this

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Post by stephan on Oct 29, 2018 10:21:36 GMT -5

Fantastic. That reminds me of a few years ago, when I ended up labelling the bowl of beach pebbles that I kept on my desk as being actual rocks, not the candy variety. People kept eyeing them with that hungry look, and I did not want to be held responsible for broken teeth.

- Stephan

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"Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda
"The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson