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February 6, 2015

Lame Duck Day
6 different types of Lame Ducks

Bubblegum Day
The Invention of Bubblegum
Chewing for Charity - pick a charity, create a chewing challenge, raise money for chosen charity, chew! Collect money and donate to charity of choice.

Doodle Day
(The focus on doodling today seems to be based in the U.K., Doodle Day in the U.S. is for NF and in May BUT if you live in the U.S. go ahead and participate in the day and donate to a U.S. Foundation like Doodle4NF or a U.S. Epilepsy Foundation.)
An Overview of Epilepsy
Implantable Devices Could Detect and Halt Epileptic Seizures
Epilepsy Research News
National Doodle Day Website (in the U.K.)
The meanings and purposes of doodles
The Power of the Doodle: Improve Your Focus and Memory

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