World Bicycle Day - June 3

In April 2018, the UN General Assembly declared June 3 to be International Bicycle Day. The decision to dedicate a special day to bicycles came to recognize them as a sustainable, simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally friendly means of transport, unique, longevity and flexibility.

This is certainly true. Bicycles have been around since the 19th century. The first documented model of a bicycle was presented to the public in Paris in 1818 by the German Baron Karl von Drais. These were bicycles that were propelled by pushing the rider's feet against the ground and were known as "running machine", or "Draisine" in the name of their inventor.

In 1839 the first modern bicycles were created by the Scottish son of a blacksmith Kirkpatrick Macmillan who included the previous bicycle model when he created a crankshaft to propel the rear wheel.

In the late 1860s, the French Ernest Michaux and Pierre Lallement designed the first bicycles with pedals. Their bikes were all made of wood and later contained metal tires. Their model was called a "boneshaker" because riding them was very uncomfortable.

In 1870, the Englishman James Starley invented the "Penny-Farthing" bicycle model, which contained an extra-large front wheel that allowed the rider to travel at a higher speed than the boneshaker bicycle. These bikes were dangerous because of the great height of the rider who fell from them quite a few times. In the 1890s the safety bikes were invented that contained two equal wheels and a drive chain.

Two riders riding a Penny Farthing, Santa Ana, California, 1886

The nineties of the 19th century were called the "Golden Age of Bicycles". Add gears to them, move the seat back and develop the paddle using a chain. Cycling has become a comfortable ride and they are becoming more and more popular.

The bikes are not harmful to the environment because they do not waste any resources and do not pollute. Cycling contributes to health and is especially beneficial for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

How to celebrate World Bicycle Day?

There are many reasons why World Bicycle Day celebration is vital to the health of the people of the planet and to the planet itself. Bicycles are an easy-to-use and affordable means of transportation for those who may not have access to a car.

In honor of the bike day you can ride them on the way to work or your place of study. You will not have to find parking when you arrive.

You can also go on a bike ride in nature and enjoy the view and good air.

June 3 is also Repeat Day

Louisiana coloring pages

Louisiana is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. A large part of its eastern boundary is demarcated by the Mississippi River. The state's capital is Baton Rouge, and its largest city is New Orleans. You can paint the state flag, the map, Louisiana  symbols and more. The coloring pages are suitable for Louisiana holidays like Mardi Gras, Louisiana Anniversary of Statehood. Symbols of Louisiana  are:  Amphibian: Green tree frog, Beverage: Milk, Bird: Brown pelican, Colors: Blue, white and gold, Crustacean: Crawfish, Dog: Catahoula leopard dog, Fish: White perch, Flower: Magnolia, Fossil: Petrified palmwood, Fruit: Strawberry, Gemstone:Crassostrea virginica oyster shell, Mineral: Agate, Insect: Honeybee, Jelly: Mayhaw jelly and Louisiana sugar cane jelly, Mammal: Louisiana black bear, Meat pie: Natchitoches meat pie, Motto: "Union, justice and confidence", Musical instrument: Diatonic accordion (also known as the Cajun accordion), Reptile: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), Slogan: "Feed Your Soul", Official Song: "You Are My Sunshine" and "Give Me Louisiana", Song — environmental: "The Gifts of Earth", Song — march "Louisiana My Home Sweet Home", Tartan: Louisiana Tartan, Tree: Bald cypress, Vegetable: Sweet potato, Vegetable plant: Creole tomato, Wildflower: Louisiana iris.. The coloring pages are suitable for children of all ages. To print the coloring page click on it and it will open in a new window. It can be saved or printed immediately using CTRL + P. Fun coloring!

PS- To save paper and help our planet, you can print on used pages, on the blank side ♥

Alligator in a swamp

Louisiana map

Music in Louisiana

Louisiana flag

Louisiana symbols

Repeat Day- June 3

Repeat Day, Repeat Day, is the day to do, is the day to do things again and again, things again and again, again and again, again and again.   

On June 3, we celebrate the repeat day. 

Repeated things in our life. The repeat of actions contribute us to the feeling of framework, control and order. We get up in the morning, get dressed, brush teeth, drink coffee, get stuck in traffic, and so on. 

Everything repeats itself and everything familiar and sometimes something come to break the routine, but overall it also gives us confidence. 

How to celebrate the Repeat Day? Do something you already did. Look again a movie you liked, go again somewhere you love and you were in. Eat again food that you like. In short, you do again something you already did. 

You can also watch the movie "Groundhog Day", which is the 1993 film in which the main character is stuck in a time warp that makes him get up every day to the morning of yesterday.   

Have a good day! Have a good day!

 June 3 is also World Bicycle Day

The Italian Republic Day- June 2

June 2 is Italy's Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica), a national holiday observed in commemoration of the institutional referendum held as a general poll in 1946, following the end of World War 2. 

On that day the Italian people were called to decide upon the form of government to be established following the defeat of the Fascist regime. The poll resulted in the overthrow of the Fascist party and the termination of the monarchy in favor of a democratic republic. King Umberto II and all other male members of the Savoy royal family were sent to exile. They and their descendants were forbidden by law to set foot on Italian soil.

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This prohibition was lifted only in 2002. Republic Day is commemorated in Italy by a grand military parade and a spectacular aerial demonstration. The parade sets out from the center of Rome, in the presence of the president of the Italian Republic, the prime minister and other notaries.

Parades are also conducted in other cities and towns throughout Italy.  

If you don't happen to be in Italy on Republic Day, you can express empathy by feasting on Italian dishes such as pizza or pasta, watching Italian cinema such as movies by Federico Fellini, listening to Italian tunes and lyrics, etc.

Rons Gone Wrong coloring pages

Ron's Gone Wrong is a film by 20th Century Studios (Fox) and the animated studios Locksmith that tells the story of Barney, a middle school student who does not get along socially with his peers. In addition, Barney's family is struggling financially to live. When another kid at school gets a B-bot, a highly intelligent robot toy that plays endless games and videos, Barney feels even more out of place. His father finally manages to buy him a robot that is supposed to be his best friend out of the box and Barney quickly discovers that there is something unique about him. The robot's name is Ron and soon all sorts of funny mishaps start happening to him which is why he and Barney go on a journey full of action and learn about the wonderful complexity of true friendship.

Here are coloring pages of the main characters from the movie. To print the coloring page click on it and then open it in a new window. It can be saved on a computer or printed immediately by ctrl + p.

PS- To save paper and help our planet, you can print on used pages, on the blank side ♥

Barney and Ron

  Savannah Meades

Marc

Rich Belcher

Ron

Go Barefoot Day – June 1

June 1 is the day to shed off your shoes and walk barefoot on the grass.

No matter where you are, at work, on a picnic, anywhere, just kick off the footgear. It's time to clean the closet and give away with shoes that you don't need. 

More importantly, it's a custom this day to donate a pair of shoes to charity, for the unfortunate who can't afford to buy a pair of their own. 

The organization behind this special day is Soles4Souls, a nonprofit global social enterprise that initiated the Go Barefoot Day in the wake of the Tsunami disaster in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004. More than a million and a half people were left unsheltered, deprived of all their belongings, homes, clothes and shoes, everything. 

The Go Barefoot Day was proclaimed in 2005. 

Since then, donations of shoes keep flowing in, and so far over 26 million pairs of shoes have been handed out to the needy all over the globe.

World Parrot Day - May 31st

May 31 is International Parrot Day. This day was initiated by the World Parrot Trust in 2004 and has been celebrated every year since.

This day was initiated by the World Parrot Trust in 2004. The aim of this day is to raise awareness of the dangers which threaten the parrots that are among the most desired animals among hunters and traders and to teach how to rear parrots and how to handle them so they will be happy.

Parrots are among the most intelligent animals and they are particularly known for their wonderful imitation  ability. Scientists have discovered that when the parrots repeating sounds and speech of humans, they not only imitate sounds, but sometimes even understand the meaning of what they say.

Rear parrot is fun. Parrots return all the love they receive and they're loyal friends for life. They will receive you with joy and rejoicing every time you come home.

Parrots always like attention, and always when you want to play with them, they will join with joy.

Parrots have a sense of humor, they like to make people laugh and enjoy when they feel there is a happy atmosphere around them.

But to rear a parrot at home is not enough just to put it in the cage and give him food and water. If you want to keep a parrot, it is important to know ahead what you are going, and what are the things you need to invest in their treatment:

Living in the wild parrot flocks or pairs, so when in their home, it needs a lot of attention.

The parrot gets bored easily. He needs stimuli and if he does not get it, he will practice adversely him as feather plucking. It is therefore important to give him toys that are suitable for parrots.

The parrot needs a living space, as all animals (and we humans included). So have to worry about a spacious cage.

The parrot's cage should be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a week.

Parrots excrete droppings every 20 minutes and it can cause odor in the house.

Except special food for parrots, it can and should give the parrot eat fresh fruits and vegetables.

Parrots do not control their own needs, so if you let them in, do not expect they will not do shit on the sofa or carpet. There's nothing to be angry with them and it is impossible to train them not to do it, not even through penalties.

The parrot likes to make strange noises and sometimes strong and you can not shut him up. It will not help you if you scream at him to be quiet. Is more likely to yell at you back to be quiet.

Parrot can live up to 50 years of age should take into account whether someone will take care of him throughout his life dedication.

A toy for parrot (Link)

The parrot needs living space, like all animals (and we humans among them). Therefore a spacious cage should be provided for him.

The parrot's cage should be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a week.

The parrots secrete feces every 20 minutes and this can cause unpleasant odors in the house.

In addition to the special food for parrots, it is possible and desirable to let the parrot eat fresh fruits and vegetables as well.

The parrots do not control their needs, so if you release them at home, do not expect them not to make a drool on the couch or carpet. There is nothing to be angry about them and it is impossible to train them not to do it, not even through punishments.

The parrot likes to make strange and sometimes loud noises and it is impossible to silence it. It will not help you if you shout at him to be quiet. He may even shout at you back to be quiet.

A parrot can live to the age of 50. It should be taken into account whether there will be someone who will take care of it for the rest of its life with dedication.

May 31 is also World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day- 31st May

World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world  on May 31 every year.

15 billion cigarettes are smoked worldwide every day.

The goal of this day is to encourage smoking people to make a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption around the world.

Another goal is to draw attention to the negative health effects, which currently lead to nearly 6 million deaths each year worldwide, including 600,000 of which are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Exposure to Secondhand smoke causes nearly 50,000 deaths each year in the U.S. alone.

A single cigarette contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer.

Did you know that smoking causes 1 in every 5 deaths in the U.S. every year?

The No Tobacco Day was created in 1987 by member states of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Experts say that every cigarette you smoke reduces your expected life span by 11 minutes.

What sad is that even we all know about smoking demages, every day, nearly 4000 teens only in the U.S. smoke their first cigarette while 1,000 start smoking on a daily basis.

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 May 31 is also World Parrot Day