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Why Are Black Cats Associated With Halloween?
In the U.S. many shelters won't put black cats up for adoption, as they are worried that people would only want them for Halloween.
Pulling crackers on Christmas, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or giving roses on Valentine’s Day are all traditions passed down through the ages, but why do we do these strange things?
Why do we celebrate things like Easter or St. Patrick’s Day? And why on earth do crazy holidays like Put A Pillow on Your Fridge Day even exist?
Here, you’ll find facts about your favorite holidays and celebrations, as well as funny holidays you’ve never even heard about.
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Why Are Black Cats Associated With Halloween?
In the U.S. many shelters won't put black cats up for adoption, as they are worried that people would only want them for Halloween.
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20 Interesting Facts About October
In October 1974 the very first McDonald's in the UK opened its doors in London, and is still operating today!
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20 Interesting Facts About September
The Romans often associated different months with different gods. September is associated with Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
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20 Awesome Facts About August
In August 1762 the sandwich, as we know it, was created when the Earl of Sandwich requested meat between two pieces of bread.
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20 Jolly Facts About July
July was named after the famous Roman general Julius Caesar; it was selected by the Roman senate, being the month he was born in.
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National Sunglasses Day | June 27
Did you know that Elton John owns over 250,000 pairs of sunglasses?
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International T-shirt Day | June 21
The t-shirt's first appearance on the big screen was in 1951 on actor Marlon Brando in the film "A Streetcar Named Desire".
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20 Juicy Facts About June
Did you know June used to be the 4th month of the year? Before Julius Caesar came to power, the calendar year only had 10 months.
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20 Marvelous Facts About May
No U.S. president has ever died in the month of May. In every other month of the year, at least one U.S. president has died.
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20 Awesome Facts About April
Did you know that April is the best month of the year to look up to the skies and watch meteor showers?
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20 Marvelous Facts About March
In old Roman calendars, one year used to be ten months long, starting in March and ending in December.
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National Shower With A Friend Day | February 5
Shower with a Friend Day may not be an officially recognized holiday, but it is recognized by the internet, at least.