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June 12, 2015

Peanut Butter Cookie Day
You can never go wrong with the classic peanut butter cookie
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes - more than just the classic cookie

Loving Day
The History of Loving Day
The Story of the Loving's









You can watch their story through the documentary titled "The Loving Story."


Superman Day
Does Superman really need to be explained? Well, just in case he does here's the history and story behind Superman.
Here are the 16 Actors who have portrayed Superman
George Reeves, the first Superman

Red Rose Day
The Symbolism of Roses

Red - Love

Colors range from bright red to deep burgundy. Varieties include Charlotte, Forever Young, Classy, and Rouge Baiser.

Red roses are given to those who you want to show love and passion, people who you have great respect for, and those who have shown great courage.

The quantity can also have a special meaning. A single red rose shows love, a dozen shows gratitude, twenty-five shows congratulations and fifty show unconditional love. Two red roses tied together symbolizes an engagement.

The shade of the red has a meaning as well. Bright red means love, burgundy means unconscious love, dark crimson is used to show mourning. A withered red rose is used to show that the love is over. A red rosebud symbolizes youthful love and beauty.



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