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April 25, 2015

Sense of Smell Day
Olfaction: The Sense of Smell
The Nose, an Emotional Time Machine
Smell Disorders

Go Birding Day
I never did understand this particular hobby.  If you enjoy it or it intrigues you then today is the day to do this.  Have fun!

Hairball Awareness Day
Gross.  The minimal research I did on this made me sick.  So have at it yourself! *gag*

World Veterinarian Day
What is a Vet(erinarian)? 
If you have pets that use the services of a Vet then drop off a thank you card/treat to them today.

International Marconi Day
Who is Marconi?
The Top Ten Inventors of All Time
The Top Ten Inventions of All Time
Do you have an idea for an invention? Make a prototype

Malaria Day
What is Malaria?  
The Life Cycle of Malaria
For $20 you can help take a bite out of Malaria
Buy a net, save a life - yes, it is that easy!

Save the Frogs Day
The Basics about Frogs
Top 10 Bizarre Frogs

Hug a Plumber Day
What does a Plumber do?  

East Meets West Day
Try a fusion of East meets West foods today or play a trivia game about the East and the West.
What about watching The King & I where west meets east

World Penguin Day
The Basic Facts About Penguins
Types of Penguins
Fun Penguin Videos

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