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
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Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Room at the top?
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Preveli Gorge
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National Bison Day
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Albion Falls, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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A march toward a dream
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Visiting Ahch-To on Star Wars Day
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International Geodiversity Day
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Celebrating the Acadians
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Wander the ancient medina
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Polar bears
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An uncommonly cool critter
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Pollinators: not to be sneezed at
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Why’s it called a spelling ‘bee,’ anyhow?
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World Wildlife Conservation Day
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Why, aloe there
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Have you turned off your electronic device?
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Jerte Valley in bloom
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To Roswell, and beyond!
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National Mushroom Month
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Native American Heritage Day
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A long winter’s nap, perhaps?
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Happy Mothers Day!
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A rock in a wild place
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At ease, it’s Armed Forces Day
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Celebrating National Park Week, April 21-29
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Manhattan
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What a twist
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Over the boardwalk
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National Hug Day