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April 17, 2015

Blah Blah Blah Day











So this day is supposed to be about not putting off procrastination but I can't go there when all I think is literal "blah blah blah".  

Bat Appreciation Day
Bats (shudder)
Types of Bats
Conserving the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet

Nothing Like a Dame Day
Just Google it.  I did and didn't get much information.

Day of Silence Day
Bullying is not okay, no matter what. 
The History of Day of Silence
There are several organizations dedicated to ending all forms of bullying.  For those of you who live my hometown check out this org. For the rest of you Google it for your area, I am positive there will be at least one!

DNA Day
What is DNA?
Using DNA to solve crimes

Haiku Poetry Day
The Haiku
Famous Haiku from the Masters
How to Write a Haiku

Ford Mustang Day
The Ford Mustang Story
1964 Ford Mustang











2015 Ford Mustang









National Cheeseball Day
23 Most Glorious Balls Of Cheese You’ve Ever Seen
Baked Cheese Balls
Tirokroketes (Greek Fried Cheese Balls)
Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Honey
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Barrel of Cheese Balls (Beware: VERY addictive)
Ultimate Cheese Ball Recipes

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