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October 8, 2015

World Sight Day

The Origin and Purpose of World Sight Day
The World Sight Day Challenge
Guess What? TOMS doesn't do just shoes!  
Optometry Giving Sight 





World Octopus Day
The Octopus, a fascinating animal
How the Freaky Octopus Can Help us Understand the Human Brain
Does an octopus make a good pet?

I couldn't resist! Look at how adorable!
Fascinating



Seamless Movement
Beautiful Color


American Touch Tag Day
Tag, you're it!
This is the best story, I read about this game of tag a year or so ago.  This game of tag has lasted 23 years!
Don't know how to play tag? Well, here's how to play tag.


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