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August 1
- World Wide Web Day: This is our chance to celebrate the internet and all the great cat videos and soccer memes it has brought to our lives.
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August 2
- Coloring Book Day: Coloring books can bring joy to children and adults alike.
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August 3
- Clean Your Floors Day: This date was specifically designed to get the lazy ones to stop postponing this much-needed activity.
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August 4
- International Clouded Leopard Day: This day attempts to raise awareness around clouded leopards, both in captivity and the wild.
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August 5
- Underwear Day: Underwear Day was originally created to promote body image acceptance ideals.
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August 6
- Wiggle Your Toes Day: Let your tootsies wiggle free today!
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August 7
- Lighthouse Day: The majestic guardians of coastlines and ships also have their own appreciation date.
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August 8
- International Cat Day: One of humanity's most venerated and beloved pets gets its own international day, obviously!
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August 9
- Rice Pudding Day: Indulge in this dessert staple, or try riskier recipes if you're feeling adventurous.
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August 10
- Lazy Day: Lazy Day is the ideal excuse to take some time off and celebrate without getting up from the couch!
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August 11
- Play in the Sand Day: The meaning is quite literal! And it's not just for kids. Get out there and play in the sand.
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August 12 - Vinyl Record Day: Vinyls are back and they're trendier than ever!
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August 13
- Filet Mignon Day: Treat yourself to this delicious cut of meat that many are too broke to have on a monthly basis.
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August 14
- Creamsicle Day: A popsicle that is cream-based? Count us in!
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August 15
- Relaxation Day: Because one day a month to celebrate laziness is clearly not enough.
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August 16
- Roller Coaster Day: Some theme parks around the world even offer discounts on roller coasters on August 16.
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August 17
- Vanilla Custard Day: So simple, yet so delicious. Of course this sweet treat got its own day!
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August 18
- Bad Poetry Day: Not everyone's going to be the next Shakespeare—embrace your lack of talent!
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August 19
- Potato Day: Eat some potatoes in one of their many delicious forms.
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August 20
- World Mosquito Day: It's doubtful many people will be celebrating one of the world's most annoying insects.
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August 21
- Senior Citizens Day: A great opportunity to hang out with older relatives and friends, and soak up as much knowledge as possible.
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August 22
- Eat a Peach Day: A peach a day keeps the doctor away... that's how the saying goes, right?
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August 23
- Ride the Wind Day: If you've been wanting to skydive, paraglide, windsurf, or any other extreme wind-related activity, today is the day.
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August 24
- Pluto Demoted Day: Do you remember when Pluto got demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet back in 2006? What a sad day for the former ninth planet's fans.
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August 25
- Kiss and Make Up Day: We all fight with our dearest relatives and friends every once in a while, but Kiss and Make Up Day marks the end of all those silly disputes.
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August 26
- Webmistress Day: The engineers behind the internet aren't all men, and on August 26 we celebrate the women who work hard every day to develop the web as we know it.
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August 27
- The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day: This date celebrates the life of 19th-century Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, who was published under the pen name "The Duchess."
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August 28
- Bow Tie Day: Let's all take a moment to appreciate the only piece of clothing that will forever be associated with ventriloquism.
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August 29
- More Herbs, Less Salt Day: Swap the salt for delicious aromatic herbs like thyme and basil—you won't regret it.
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August 30
- Slinky Day: Everyone's favorite useless childhood toy gets its own day too.
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August 31
- Trail Mix Day: Because why not?
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August 1
- World Wide Web Day: This is our chance to celebrate the internet and all the great cat videos and soccer memes it has brought to our lives.
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August 2
- Coloring Book Day: Coloring books can bring joy to children and adults alike.
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August 3
- Clean Your Floors Day: This date was specifically designed to get the lazy ones to stop postponing this much-needed activity.
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August 4
- International Clouded Leopard Day: This day attempts to raise awareness around clouded leopards, both in captivity and the wild.
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August 5
- Underwear Day: Underwear Day was originally created to promote body image acceptance ideals.
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August 6
- Wiggle Your Toes Day: Let your tootsies wiggle free today!
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August 7
- Lighthouse Day: The majestic guardians of coastlines and ships also have their own appreciation date.
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August 8
- International Cat Day: One of humanity's most venerated and beloved pets gets its own international day, obviously!
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August 9
- Rice Pudding Day: Indulge in this dessert staple, or try riskier recipes if you're feeling adventurous.
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August 10
- Lazy Day: Lazy Day is the ideal excuse to take some time off and celebrate without getting up from the couch!
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August 11
- Play in the Sand Day: The meaning is quite literal! And it's not just for kids. Get out there and play in the sand.
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August 12 - Vinyl Record Day: Vinyls are back and they're trendier than ever!
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August 13
- Filet Mignon Day: Treat yourself to this delicious cut of meat that many are too broke to have on a monthly basis.
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August 14
- Creamsicle Day: A popsicle that is cream-based? Count us in!
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August 15
- Relaxation Day: Because one day a month to celebrate laziness is clearly not enough.
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August 16
- Roller Coaster Day: Some theme parks around the world even offer discounts on roller coasters on August 16.
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August 17
- Vanilla Custard Day: So simple, yet so delicious. Of course this sweet treat got its own day!
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August 18
- Bad Poetry Day: Not everyone's going to be the next Shakespeare—embrace your lack of talent!
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August 19
- Potato Day: Eat some potatoes in one of their many delicious forms.
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August 20
- World Mosquito Day: It's doubtful many people will be celebrating one of the world's most annoying insects.
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August 21
- Senior Citizens Day: A great opportunity to hang out with older relatives and friends, and soak up as much knowledge as possible.
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August 22
- Eat a Peach Day: A peach a day keeps the doctor away... that's how the saying goes, right?
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August 23
- Ride the Wind Day: If you've been wanting to skydive, paraglide, windsurf, or any other extreme wind-related activity, today is the day.
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August 24
- Pluto Demoted Day: Do you remember when Pluto got demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet back in 2006? What a sad day for the former ninth planet's fans.
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August 25
- Kiss and Make Up Day: We all fight with our dearest relatives and friends every once in a while, but Kiss and Make Up Day marks the end of all those silly disputes.
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August 26
- Webmistress Day: The engineers behind the internet aren't all men, and on August 26 we celebrate the women who work hard every day to develop the web as we know it.
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August 27
- The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day: This date celebrates the life of 19th-century Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, who was published under the pen name "The Duchess."
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August 28
- Bow Tie Day: Let's all take a moment to appreciate the only piece of clothing that will forever be associated with ventriloquism.
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August 29
- More Herbs, Less Salt Day: Swap the salt for delicious aromatic herbs like thyme and basil—you won't regret it.
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August 30
- Slinky Day: Everyone's favorite useless childhood toy gets its own day too.
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August 31
- Trail Mix Day: Because why not?
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Weird dates celebrated in August
Yes, Wiggle Your Toes Day is an actual thing
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We're all aware of important dates such as International Women's Day and Valentine's Day, but did you know there is a day specifically dedicated to cleaning floors? And it gets weirder!
Click through this gallery to see the oddest dates celebrated during the month of August.
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