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May 24, 2015

Escargot Day
The History of Escargot
Ew. (That's just my personal opinion/preference)


Brother's Day
Today is supposed to be a celebration of brothers, brother and brother but I want to celebrate my brothers so screw tradition.  I'm going to, as a sister, celebrate my brothers!










Indianapolis 500 Day
In 2011 the Indy 500 turned 100.
100 Years of the Indy 500
Watch the first Indy 500 in 1911

Tiara Day
What's a Tiara?
Wow, this is a lot of tiara's!  

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