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  • ElsaElsa Posts: 30,965 Superstar

    Did you know that April 14 has many national trivia days? Tomorrow I will be posting information on just a few of the 16 national days for April 14.    

    NATIONAL DOLPHIN DAY

    International Moment of Laughter Day

    NATIONAL PECAN DAY

    LOOK UP AT THE SKY DAY 

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    Each year on April 14th, National Dolphin Day recognizes the social and intelligent mammals of the water. Dolphins are cetacean mammals that are related to whales and porpoises. They range in size from 4 feet to up to 30 feet; dolphins are among almost forty species in 17 genera. Found worldwide, they prefer the shallower seas of the continental shelves. As carnivores, their diet consists of mostly fish and squid.

    Male dolphin – bull

    Female dolphin – cow

    Young dolphin – calf

    Group of dolphins – school or pod

    Social, Swift, and Intelligent

    Dolphins are known to have acute eyesight both in and out of the water. They also have a well-developed sense of touch, with free nerve endings densely packed in the skin. Since they additionally have such acute hearing, they can hear frequencies ten times or more above the upper limit of what adult humans can. Dolphins are also capable of making a broad range of sounds using nasal air sacs located just below the blowhole. 

    Living in pods of up to a dozen dolphins, they are highly social animals. Pods do merge in areas where there is an abundance of food, forming superpods. These pods may exceed 1,000 dolphins. Dolphins can, and do, establish strong bonds within their pods. Even when one is injured or ill, they will stay, helping them to breathe by bringing them to the surface if needed. 

    You will see the dolphins frequently leaping above the water’s surface. They do this for various reasons; when traveling, jumping saves them energy as there is less friction while in the air. Their leaps even have a name called porpoising. Some other explanations for leaping include orientation, social display, fighting, non-verbal communication, entertainment and attempting to dislodge parasites.

    The United States National Marine Mammal Foundation conducted a study revealing that dolphins, like humans, develop a natural form of type 2 diabetes. This discovery may lead to a better understanding of the disease and new treatments for both humans and dolphins. 

    HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalDolphinDay

    Learn more about dolphins, their habitats and how they live. Watch a documentary about dolphins. Share your knowledge about dolphins with others, too! Download and print the Dolphin Day coloring page. Use #NationalDolphinDay to post on social media. (Info here)


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    Each year, National Pecan Day on April 14th celebrates one nut native to the United States. It’s also a favorite snack and ingredient across the country.  A member of the hickory family, the pecan is native to central and southern United States. “Pecan” is an Algonquian word, meaning a nut requiring a stone to crack. They are an excellent source of copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc and vitamin E. Pecans can help reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels in the blood. They are also rich in dietary fiber. 

    Pecans make great snacks all on their own, but they also make terrific garnishes to other foods such as desserts, salads or the main meal. Sweet or savory, pecans can add a little glamor to a dish or be the star of the show. 

    HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalPecanDay

    Enjoy your favorite pecan recipes. There are so many to choose from, too! You can snack on roasted pecans or you can make baked goods such as pies or cookies. Top them on your salad. How will you use pecans to celebrate? We even have a couple of delicious recipes for you to try, too! Pecan Snack and Sugar Coated Pecans  (Info here)


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  • ElsaElsa Posts: 30,965 Superstar

    On April 14, Look Up At The Sky Day encourages us to admire the beauty above us. On this day we all hope for good weather and an opportunity to fill our eyes with the sky from horizon to horizon.

    There are many things that you can see as you sit back, relax and look up. The sky’s beautiful blue color, the clouds, and their many shapes. Perhaps the sun (maybe peeking through the clouds), and many different birds flying around captures our attention. At night, the skies many stars, the moon, and even the clouds drifting across the sky. 

    HOW TO OBSERVE #LookUpAtTheSkyDay

    Spend time watching the clouds. Note the different shapes and how they move. At night, investigate the stars. Search the heavens for constellations, planets and the Milkyway. Watch for a meteor shower or a single falling star. Over the horizon, an aurora borealis might begin to dance bringing on a beautiful show. While you’re looking up at the sky, play a game or two. Download and print off the Sky Bingo game we created and see if you can find any of these things in the sky. Let us know if you win, too! 

    HISTORY OF LOOK UP AT THE SKY DAY 

    National Day Calendar believes Look Up At The Sky Day was created in honor of Jack Borden, founder of For Spacious Skies. However, we need more information, and we look to our followers to obtain it.

    For generations, Jack Borden inspired children and adults to look up and admire the beauty above us. He continues to do so. In 1987, For Spacious Skies Day was proclaimed in Massachusetts on May 18th thanks to Jack Borden’s efforts. The story reported by Charles Kuralt below gives a detailed view of the impact Mr. Borden has had over the years. (Info here)



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  • lulu13lulu13 Posts: 3,026 Legend

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  • debrichmonddebrichmond Posts: 5,209 Superstar

    DID YOU KNOW TODAY IS NATIONAL PET PARENTS DAY?

    On the last Sunday in April, National Pet Parents Day recognizes the pet parents who go the extra mile to care for their fur babies. 

    There is a very special connection, a unique bond, between a pet and its owner. This unique relationship, which can often last for many years, is often a vital part of the ‘pet parents’ life. Their loved pets are considered to be a member of the family. 

    Some pet parents are new to the experience. Others are repeat performers. No matter how many pets or how often they engage in the relationship, it’s a special one every time. 

    The observance was created to honor all dedicated pet parents across the nation with a special day of their own. 

    HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalPetParentsDay

    Here are a couple of ways to celebrate this day.

    • Give yourself some extra cuddle time with your pets
    • Take a photo with your pet.

    This information came from: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/april-26-2020-national-pet-parents-day-national-pretzel-day-national-kids-and-pets-day-national-audubon-day-national-help-a-horse-day-national-south-dakota/

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  • ElsaElsa Posts: 30,965 Superstar
    edited April 2020
  • ElsaElsa Posts: 30,965 Superstar
    edited May 2020

    Congratulations! You've found the twelfth clue!

    Blossom and the three girls have had such a good time on their scavenger hunt. They have found the answers to all ELEVEN CLUES, and they hope you have too. But there is still one more puzzle to solve for the FINAL ANSWER!  

    You should have eleven plant names from the clues you solved. Take the FIRST LETTER of each one, and rearrange the letters to spell out a three-word phrase that is “an invitation”. The words are spaced like this:

               ____  ____  ____  ____      ____  ____  ____      ____  ____ ____  ____

    Once you have the three-word phrase, post your answer below using the Spoiler feature. If you do NOT use the spoiler, your entry will be disqualified. You do not need to post all of the flower names, just the three word phrase.

    The contest ends at 0900 EST on May 14th. 10 entries will be randomly selected, and the 10 players will be awarded 20 gold bars to the game of their choice.




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  • DeepshikhaSharanDeepshikhaSharan Posts: 2,307 Game Expert
    edited April 2020

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  • ElsaElsa Posts: 30,965 Superstar

    Wow @DeepshikhaSharan you are fast! Thanks for participating.


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  • debrichmonddebrichmond Posts: 5,209 Superstar
    edited April 2020

    Thanks for participating @DeepshikhaSharan. You sure were fast.

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