Blimey! The so-called Golden Age of Piracy, in the 17th and 18th centuries, has long captured our imaginations, and inspired books and movies about swashbucklers on the high seas. So much do Americans love pirates, that they created a holiday dedicated to blabberin" like one. Talk Like a Pirate Day was first imagined in 1995 by two Oregon residents who pitched the idea to columnist Dave Barry. From there, it went viral. These days, Sept 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. Arrrrrr!
Talk like a pirate—or walk the plank
Today in History
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Fiesta at Siesta
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Who s wearing such cute hats?
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Black bear cub emerging into spring
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Wild scene on the Merced River
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Napping away New Year s Day
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A sizzling summit hides in the clouds
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Daylight saving time
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Midwinter freeze
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Portland celebrates its bounty
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International Literacy Day
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Bowling Ball Beach in Mendocino County, California
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Water colors
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Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy
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Dressed to impress
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Tintern Abbey, Wales
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Kendwa village, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Lighting it up for Vivid Sydney
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Do spirits haunt the Gardens of Versailles?
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Reflecting on fall
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Red squirrel in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
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A long path to freedom
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Tolkien Reading Day
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Behold the perfect cone
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Shhh, the movie is about to start
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International Day of the Tropics
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International Women s Day
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World Wildlife Conservation Day
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In Sicily, history is everywhere
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An island hopper s paradise
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Next stop, Tofino