The Oxford English Dictionary defines "shiver my timbers" as "a mock oath attributed in comic fiction to sailors." ( source ) But other sources say it is more literal - that a shiver back in the day indicated something breaking into pieces. So when a cannonball would hit it would shiver the timbers. ( source ) It seems today it's used mostly to talk like a pirate, ha! But it is also used to express surprise - both good and bad.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day Find Yer Inner Pirate Pirate-to-English Translator Post Like A Pirate on Social Media National Butterscotch Pudding Day It seems to me butterscotch is an acquired taste and my taste buds have definitely acquired it! I love butterscotch, do you? Make your own butterscotch pudding Coastal Cleanup Day In the USA alone this is how much coastline we have to keep clean. If you live in a landlocked state consider donating to an organization that does coastal clean up. If you live in California check out Save Our Shores  and if you live along the East Coast you can check out Delaware's efforts . I didn't find any other efforts listed for the East Coast but I'm sure each state that has coastline has volunteer opportunities. Gymnastics Day The sport of gymnastics Body Awareness and the Gymnastic Movement Famous Gymnasts International Eat an Apple Day Bite in to an apple or three today. YUM!