These sailboats in Warnemünde, Germany, set the scene perfectly for International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The holiday (yeah, we"re calling it a holiday) was first imagined in 1995 by two Oregon residents. September 19 was chosen for the annual observance since one of them had an ex-wife whose birthday fell on that day and they figured they could remember it. A few years later, seeking widespread adoption, they pitched the idea to humor columnist Dave Barry, who wrote, "Every now and then, some visionary individuals come along with a concept that is so original and so revolutionary that your immediate reaction is: "Those individuals should be on medication."" From there, it went viral, and these days, September 19 is celebrated internationally, with major brands and media personalities joining in the silliness. We"re fans, too. Just picture us typin" this here with an eye patch, peg leg, an" pocket full o" swag doubloons. Arrr!
Arrr, it be Talk Like a Pirate Day
Today in History
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Replica of a Viking home in Dublin National Botanic Gardens, Ireland
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1, 1, 2, 3: It s Fibonacci Day!
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China s colorful terraced pools
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Take the Stairs Day
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An island hopper s paradise
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Aerial view of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico
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What s better than a smile?
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The Door County Coastal Byway in Wisconsin
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Aýna, Albacete, Spain
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Dyavolski Most
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Badlands National Park turns 44
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Big dreams require a big sleigh
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Christmas market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna
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Australian baobab tree, Kimberley region, Western Australia
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Cherry blossom season in Tokyo
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A peek behind the royal curtain
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Wat Sri Sawai in Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand
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The Children’s Cultural Festival in Reykjavik begins today
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Portland celebrates its bounty
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Bobbing for crab apples
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Swimming with the sea cows
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The Pearl of Siberia
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Shhh, the movie is about to start
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Beethoven s 250th
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Fiesta at Siesta
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Helloooooo, Innsbruck
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Happy Easter!
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It’s Napping Day
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World Space Week begins
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Hay, what s up?