September 11, 2009
Today, of course, is the eighth anniversary of the September 11th attacks in NYC, the Pentagon, and rural Pennsylvania. To ensure we never forget, the National September 11 Memorial & ... ›
August 21, 2009
It's National Senior Citizen Day, a time to honor the wiser ones around us, thanks to a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. Find your favorite elder states(wo)man, make them dinner, ... ›
August 14, 2009
Six years ago today, some unruly trees in Ohio plunged 55 million people into darkness during the Northeast Blackout of 2003. While inconvenient, it forced people out of high-rise apartments, ... ›
August 7, 2009
Today is a day near to my heart -- Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day. On this occasion, we are united in cursing impervious plastic packaging that even your sharpest scissors can't ... ›
July 24, 2009
¡Ay, caramba! It's National Tequila Day! Perfect excuse to ditch that rot-gut variety and broaden your horizons beyond sugary frozen margaritas and shooters from a waitress' holster. Get to know ... ›
June 26, 2009
Nine years ago today, the first blueprint of the human being emerged as the Human Genome Project released a first draft of a fully sequenced human genome. All hail the ... ›
June 12, 2009
So long, bunnies ears. Hello, digital clarity. If you have an analog television, today is D-Day (in the U.S. at least) -- the long-fabled digital switchover is here. If you ... ›
May 29, 2009
Tonight marks the end of an era. After 17 years, Jay Leno will give his last "Tonight Show" monologue, joining Steve Allen, Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson in the ranks ... ›
May 22, 2009
It's elementary... Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, was born 150 years ago today. Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson, mastered the art of observation ... ›
May 15, 2009
There are just so many bizarre holidays today, we couldn't just pick one. So today, extend your bed's lifespan by honoring Flip Your Mattress Day, tackle your feline for Hug ... ›
