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May 22, 2015

Don't Fry Day
Committed to skin protection
The easiest way to not fry?  Don't go outside!  Seriously! :)
If you want a different take on today then don't eat fried foods today, ha!

Harvey Milk Day
The Bio of Harvey Milk
Watch the 2008 film, Milk


Goth Day
The original Goths
The Goth Subculture
The Urban Dictionary: Goth

Maritime Day
The History of Maritime
Apparently people really do celebrate this day, I had never heard of it. 

Buy a Musical Instrument Day
Or maybe just rent one?  Unless you know you love that instrument I'm not sure you should buy it quite yet! :)


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