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June 6, 2015

Yo-Yo Day (additional information)
The History of the Yo-Yo (toy)
I can't get a yo-yo to go up and down even once. Check out this kid!

Yo-Yo Beginner Tricks

A different Yo-Yo

And a Yo Yo almost as famous as the toy



Russian Language Day
Try your tongue at Russian language
A History of the Russian Language












Gardening Exercise Day
From what I can tell gardening is exercise. Squats, pulls, etc. But it requires being out in the sun and sweating AND getting dirty so it's a no for me.  You?

Drawing Day
Pick up a pencil, grab a sketchpad, and draw.  Who cares if you have skills or not?  Drawing can be a form of stress relief and it's always good to stretch your creativity skills.

Name Tag Day
I hate name tags!  :)

Drive-In Movie Day
The History of the Drive-In Movie Theater
Some of my best memories are going to the drive-in. I remember seeing a Muppets movie at the drive-in.  How about you?

In 1933 (June 6) the first drive-in movie theater opened.

Are there any drive-in movie theaters open anymore?  If so, where?!

National Trails Day
America's Trail System
The American Discovery Trail takes the traveler from one coast to the other, showcasing the heart of America.
For the long-distance hiker here are a list of the longest trails in America
Great American Hikes: The Top 20 Trails in the USA
Going to another country?  Check out these trails!



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