Weird Holidays

Easter Bunny Shocker: He May Not Be A Rabbit

Mental Floss | Posted 05.26.2012

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The Easter Bunny is one of the greatest icons of all time. Yet, he may not be completely honest with the minions who wait for him every Easter. ...

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Leprechauns: 10 Weird Facts

TheFW | Posted 05.14.2012

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Few icons from folklore and mythology have been branded and co-opted more than the leprechaun. They have become so synonymous with Irish culture t...

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Where Did Groundhog Day Come From?

Mental Floss | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Groundhog Day Origins, February 2, Groundhog Day, Video, Pennsylvania Weird, Animals in the News, Punxsatawney Phil, Weird Holidays, Weird News News

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, which apparently means there's six more weeks of winter. But who decided we should trust a Pennsylvania...

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6 Insane Holidays You'll Wish You Celebrated

Cracked.com | David Moye | Posted 09.25.2011

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In America, a holiday amounts to little more than a day off from work and a few quiet beers. It turns out that we're really dropping the ball when ...

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Ben Muessig

PHOTOS: It's Rat Catcher's Day -- And Exterminators Don't Even Know It

HuffingtonPost.com | Ben Muessig | Posted 09.21.2011

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Exterminators work long hours setting traps in dark corners and dank basements -- but July 22 is their day in the sun. Or at least it's supposed to...

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David Moye

Whip Out Your Pocket Protector And Rejoice! It's Embrace Your Inner Geek Day

HuffingtonPost.com | David Moye | Posted 09.12.2011

Read More: Bad Poetry Day, Thomas Roy Holiday Maker, Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day, Dress LIke a Dork Day, Ruth Roy Holiday Inventor, Gruntled Workers Day, Weird Holidays, Embrace Your Inner Geek, Weird News News

Today may not seem like anything special, but it is actually a holiday of sorts. Two, actually. For starters, it's "Embrace Your Inner Geek," a ...

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SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY Is January 21: Are You Ready?

Huffington Post | Dave Burdick | Posted 05.25.2011

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Today is squirrel appreciation day. While everyone can celebrate squirrels in their own way, we wanted to point you to some useful resources around th...

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