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April 28, 2015

International Astronomy Day
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Astrology vs Astronomy: What’s the difference?
What is Astronomy? 










Great Poetry Reading Day
36 Life Changing Poems Everyone Should Read
What is poetry and the history of it?
The largest online community of poets and poetry
55 Types of Poetry
10 Tips on How to Write a Poem
Famous Poets and Poems

Kiss Your Mate Day
The History of Kissing
The 19 Most Awkward Moments In The History Of Kissing
10 Quirky Facts About Kissing
20 Different Types of Kisses and Their Meanings
The 9 Best Kissing Songs

Workers' Memorial Day
The History of this Day

Biological Clock Day
Circadian Rhythms: The Body's "Clock"
The three types of biological clocks


Blueberry Pie Day
Country Blueberry Pie
Open-Faced Fresh Blueberry Pie
Blueberry Pie Bars
Blueberry Pie Martini
Blueberry Pie Drink (for adults only)
Blueberry Pie Moonshine

Cubicle Day
A Brief History of the Dreaded Office Cubicle
9 Things You Didn't Know About the Office Cubicle
A case against the office cubicle
The Saddest Office Cubicles We Could Find by Wired (if your cubicle is better than any of these then celebrate!)
Cubicle Accessories
Cubicle Etiquette: Your Guide to Survive!
54 Ways To Make Your Cubicle Suck Less
Crimes of the Cubicle: 15 Desk Don'ts
Cubicles are an introverts nightmare.  It promotes forced interaction which, for an introvert, can be distractive and decrease their productivity.
Office design for introverts, by an introvert
The Introvert and the Cubicle: How to Survive in the Jungle
Cubicles Were Once Awesome. So What Went Wrong?
The Cubicle Prank Toolbox



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