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NATIONAL DNA DAY

On April 25th, people across the nation recognize National DNA Day. On this day in 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick formally announced their discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in a short letter published in the science journal, Nature.

NATIONAL HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY

Cat lovers have all been there. That onerous sound their cat makes when a hairball is on the rise. On the last Friday in April, National Hairball Awareness Day draws attention to a problem many cat lovers face.

The formation of hairballs is a common feline condition that is brought on by self-grooming and the associated ingestion of hair. Cats pass the hair through their digestive tract or will the hairball. If they don’t eliminate the hairball from their digestive track one way or the other, hairballs can create an obstruction. Obstructions can cause serious medical issues for a cat.

NATIONAL HISTORIC MARKER DAY

Historic markers all across the nation provide a glimpse into the past and preserve history for future generations. On the last Friday in April each year, National Historic Marker Day invites volunteers and communities to come together to maintain their markers. Unfortunately, weather and time take their toll on these small monuments to history. By working together, we not only ensure these markers tell the stories to future generations, but we also take the opportunity to celebrate the history and culture they preserve.

NATIONAL TELEPHONE DAY

On April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. Around the world, there are 9.82 billion mobile phones. And while some predicted the landline to be obsolete by 2020, there are still about 931 million landlines around the world.

NATIONAL ZUCCHINI BREAD DAY

Each year on April 25th each year, National Zucchini Bread Day encourages bakers to make this delicious bread.

Many explorers who came to the Americas brought back what they considered strange foods, including the zucchini. The zucchini eventually found its way to Italy, where it was named zucchino. Native Americans referred to zucchini as “something eaten raw.” However, we all know that zucchini tastes best cooked, especially in bread.

Zucchini bread is similar to other quick breads like banana bread. Other quick breads you might be familiar with making include muffins, scones, and biscuits. When baked, Zucchini and banana bread go into the oven in loaf pans. When finished, slice and serve with butter, peanut butter, jam, or just plain.

NATIONAL HUG A PLUMBER DAY

National Hug A Plumber Day on April 25th recognizes those who come to our rescue when pipes leak or drains are clogged.

@shoelady60,

Good Evening your post made me ROFLOL! 😎Thank you I needed that laugh.
I am a little PO about something and it’s much ado about nothing. This too shall pass.

I don’t know what will hit us tonight I am making sure I keep my eyes on things.

Sorry your hubs have that cough again I hope you don’t catch it. 😎

Please be careful. 💕

Enjoy your evening I will be fine. 😎💕 The kids LOL when I told what I had to do.

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening. 😎🎈

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 💕😎 Lady when I was writing your post from last night all
Hades was breaking loose in OZ. I had my security camera near me and my computer
is near a window. All I could hear and see was hard rain, thunder and lightning.

Lady it was so loud Poppy got concerned I knew I had to shut off everything and make
sure things were unplugged. I have never heard thunder like that.

I was watching for the cats do you know that came to eat when the rain slowed down LOL!
I had to grab one the BB Guns and go after a racoon in the rain. The little critter would not
go away and was trying to eat the cats food. Rain or no rain I was not having any of it. I put
my Uggs Boots on and flew out the door. My husband was knocked out sleep. 💕
The Racoon did not come back after that and all the cats ate in peace. 😎 I am not to be
messed with and the animals know that. 😘

Wishing you a very nice day. 😘😎💕I had to leave once the rain started. Today Oz is
very nice and clean. 💕🎈

Sending spring hugs to you and Jake. 💕😎 I think some of our weather is heading your
way. Just put your head under the cover this too shall pass.