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April 30, 2015

Hairstyle Appreciation Day
20th Century Hairstyles
20 Of The Most Famous Hairstyles Throughout History
25 Hairstyles of the Last 100 Years
What are the latest hairstyles?

National Honesty Day
Anyone else pick up on the irony that honesty day is also on hairstyle day?  :)
Honesty is more than telling the truth

Oatmeal Cookie Day
Delicious oatmeal cookie variations
Oatmeal Cookie Drinks for Adults only

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