ON THIS DAY: July 18, 2018

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July 18th is

Caviar Day

Sour Candy Day

World Listening Day

Nelson Mandela International Day

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ON THIS DAY: July 17, 2018

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July 17th is

Yellow Pig Day *

National Tattoo Day

Peach Ice Cream Day

World Emoji Day *

Wrong Way Corrigan Day *

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ON THIS DAY: July 16, 2018

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July 16th is

Guinea Pig Appreciation Day *

Corn Fritters Day

Fresh Spinach Day

Hot Dog Night

World Snake Day

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TCS: The Most Clever Species

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Good Morning!

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Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings.
This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning
a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment.

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Here we are, the most clever species ever to have lived.
So how is it we can destroy the only planet we have?

– Jane Goodall

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ON THIS DAY: July 15, 2018

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July 15 is

Tapioca Pudding Day

Gummi Worm Day

Pet Fire Safety Day

Give Something Away Day

Celebration of the Horse Day

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ON THIS DAY: July 14, 2018

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July 14th is

Grand Marnier Day

Pandemonium Day

Mac and Cheese Day

Shark Awareness Day

National Tape Measure Day *

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ON THIS DAY: July 13, 2018

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July 13th is

Gruntled Workers Day

World Cup Soccer Day *

National French Fries Day

Embrace Your Geekiness Day

Barbershop Music Appreciation Day

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