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World Wide Web Day: This is our chance to celebrate the internet and all the great cat videos and soccer memes it has brought to our lives.
Wiggle Your Toes Day: Let your tootsies wiggle free today!
We're all aware of important dates such as International Women's Day and Valentine's Day, but did you know there is a day specifically dedicated to cleaning floors? And it gets weirder!
Click through this gallery to see the oddest dates celebrated during the month of August.
Clean Your Floors Day: This date was specifically designed to get the lazy ones to stop postponing this much-needed activity.
Rice Pudding Day: Indulge in this dessert staple, or try riskier recipes if you're feeling adventurous.
International Cat Day: One of humanity's most venerated and beloved pets gets its own international day, obviously!
Lazy Day: Lazy Day is the ideal excuse to take some time off and celebrate without getting up from the couch!
Underwear Day: Underwear Day was originally created to promote body image acceptance ideals.
Lighthouse Day: The majestic guardians of coastlines and ships also have their own appreciation date.
Filet Mignon Day: Treat yourself to this delicious cut of meat that many are too broke to have on a monthly basis.
Creamsicle Day: A popsicle that is cream-based? Count us in!
Roller Coaster Day: Some theme parks around the world even offer discounts on roller coasters on August 16.
Relaxation Day: Because one day a month to celebrate laziness is clearly not enough.
Bad Poetry Day: Not everyone's going to be the next Shakespeare—embrace your lack of talent!
Potato Day: Eat some potatoes in one of their many delicious forms.
Coloring Book Day: Coloring books can bring joy to children and adults alike.
Senior Citizens Day: A great opportunity to hang out with older relatives and friends, and soak up as much knowledge as possible.
World Mosquito Day: It's doubtful many people will be celebrating one of the world's most annoying insects.
Eat a Peach Day: A peach a day keeps the doctor away... that's how the saying goes, right?
Kiss and Make Up Day: We all fight with our dearest relatives and friends every once in a while, but Kiss and Make Up Day marks the end of all those silly disputes.
Ride the Wind Day: If you've been wanting to skydive, paraglide, windsurf, or any other extreme wind-related activity, today is the day.
Bow Tie Day: Let's all take a moment to appreciate the only piece of clothing that will forever be associated with ventriloquism.
Webmistress Day: The engineers behind the internet aren't all men, and on August 26 we celebrate the women who work hard every day to develop the web as we know it.
Slinky Day: Everyone's favorite useless childhood toy gets its own day too.
More Herbs, Less Salt Day: Swap the salt for delicious aromatic herbs like thyme and basil—you won't regret it.
The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day: This date celebrates the life of 19th-century Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, who was published under the pen name "The Duchess."
Pluto Demoted Day: Do you remember when Pluto got demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet back in 2006? What a sad day for the former ninth planet's fans.
Trail Mix Day: Because why not?
Play in the Sand Day: The meaning is quite literal! And it's not just for kids. Get out there and play in the sand.
International Clouded Leopard Day: This day attempts to raise awareness around clouded leopards, both in captivity and the wild.
Vanilla Custard Day: So simple, yet so delicious. Of course this sweet treat got its own day!
Weird dates celebrated in August
Yes, Wiggle Your Toes Day is an actual thing
LIFESTYLE Calendar
We're all aware of important dates such as International Women's Day and Valentine's Day, but did you know there is a day specifically dedicated to cleaning floors? And it gets weirder!
Click through this gallery to see the oddest dates celebrated during the month of August.