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May is the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar and has 31 days. It is a time of transition from spring to summer in the Northern Hemisphere and from autumn to winter in the Southern Hemisphere. The name "May" comes from the Latin word "Maius," which was named after the Greek goddess Maia, who was associated with fertility and growth. In many cultures, May is considered a month of renewal and growth, and is associated with celebrations such as May Day and Mother's Day.
Who doesn't lose a sock? The dryer always eats one or the dog steals one and hides it. They just disappear! Somehow a mate is lost and the dresser drawer begins to fill up with socks that don't …
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There are so many listed for today that I am having trouble choosing, although truth be told, I’d probably choose National Roast Leg Of Lamb Day, which isn’t really popular with lots of people! So, …
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So, this is a tough one to write about because we all know that there are many sorts of beverages. So choose your favorite one and celebrate in one of these ways: Engage in a beverage drinking …
Okay, this day really is out-of-this-world! Well, here are some interesting facts: Alan Shephard hit a golf ball while on the surface of the moon!Exercising in space is important due to bone and …
May The 4th Be With You Yes, you read that right - it’s National Star Wars Day! In 1977 the release of “Star Wars” changed Hollywood forever…. again. The first organized Star Wars Day took place …
This day is always celebrated on May 3rd of the year. Its focus is to take time out from your ordinary or frantic schedule and go into a garden and meditate to relax your mind and body. There are …
The concept of Life Insurance began with the rise of so-called “benevolent societies.” These organizations provided rudimentary forms of health and life insurance. Gaius Marius, the third founder …
The origins of May Day harken back to the Celts of the British Isles. They believed May 1 to be the most important day of the year. The May Day festival was thought to divide the year in half, between …
