Every year on May 5th, the world celebrates International Day of the Midwife—a date set aside to appreciate the absolute powerhouses who bring new life into the world and somehow manage to stay calm, kind, and capable while doing it. Spoiler: midwives are superheroes, and this is their day to shine. What’s It All About?…
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Celebrated on the first Sunday of May, World Laughter Day is proof that even in a world full of traffic jams, email chains, and people replying-all unnecessarily, a good laugh can still fix (almost) anything. It’s a day dedicated to the simplest and most underrated form of therapy: chuckling until you cry—or at least snort.…
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Every year on May 3rd, we mark World Press Freedom Day—a date that shines a big ol’ spotlight on the importance of independent journalism, the dangers faced by reporters, and why the truth still matters (no matter how many bots are arguing online). It’s a day that celebrates the right to report, the freedom to…
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Every year on May 2nd, Potterheads around the world dust off their wands (or novelty glasses) and celebrate International Harry Potter Day. Why May 2nd, you ask? That’s the date of the Battle of Hogwarts, when The Boy Who Lived officially lived up to his name and You-Know-Who got permanently cancelled. A Day Born from…
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First Thursday of May? That means it’s World Password Day, aka the one day a year we all pretend we’re going to sort out our digital lives—and maybe actually do it. Whether you’re a serial password re-user or someone with a spreadsheet titled “TotallyNotPasswords.xlsx,” this is your cue to rethink your digital defences. A Brief…
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Every year on the last Wednesday of April, we pause to appreciate some of the hardest-working good boys and girls out there: guide dogs. These four-legged legends don’t just look adorable in their little harnesses—they’re life-changing companions for thousands of visually impaired people around the world. It’s International Guide Dog Day, and we’re here for…
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When was the last time you said “cheers” to the person who checks the fire exits, maintains the first-aid kits, or politely reminds you that climbing onto the photocopier is not a good idea? Exactly. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is here to change that. It’s a global day of appreciation for…
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Every April, something magical happens. The air smells faintly of petrol and polish. The roads echo with the chug of vintage engines. And people in flat caps start emerging from garages like time-travelling mechanics. It can only mean one thing: Drive It Day has arrived. 🧑🔧🚘 What Is Drive It Day? 📅 Organised by the…
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